Everglades University
Tel:
(561)912-1211
- The mission of Everglades University is to provide quality education to adult learners of diverse backgrounds in a collaborative environment where each individual has the opportunity to achieve personal growth. The University seeks to accomplish its mission by combining small class sizes and innovative programs with traditional academic values. The University supports the academic endeavor through research, scholarly contribution, and service, to deliver graduate and undergraduate programs both on campus and online. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
School Highlights
- Everglades University serves 2,424 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 38:1.
- Everglades University is one of 6 community colleges within Palm Beach County, FL.
- The nearest community college to Everglades University is Cambridge Institute of Health & Technology (3.4 miles away).
Top Placements
Everglades University places among the top 20% of community colleges in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 155 teachers has grown by 13% over five years.
| Everglades University | (FL) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 155 staff | 37 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,424 students | 1,142 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 38:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,424 students | 487 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 77 students | 655 students |
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| # Undergraduate Students | 2,089 students | 487 students |
| # Graduate Students | 61 students | 30 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 16% | 24% |
| % Black | 17% | 17% |
| % White | 5562% | 69% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | -10.00 | 0.60 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $47,500 | $30,300 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Everglades University is Cambridge Institute of Health & Technology (3.4 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Cambridge Institute of Health & TechnologyPrivate, for profit210 students | 3.40 Mi5150 Linton Blvd
Delray Beach, FL 33484
(561)381-4990 3.40210 - Florida College of Natural Health-Pompano BeachPrivate, for profit203 students | 8.50 Mi2001 W Sample Rd Ste 100
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
(954)975-6400 8.50203 - Everest University-Pompano BeachPrivate, for profit1,548 students | 11.00 Mi225 N. Federal Hwy.
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
(954)783-7339 11.001,548 - City College-Fort LauderdalePrivate, non-profit575 students | 14.70 Mi2000 W. Commerical Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954)492-5353 14.70575 - Palm Beach State CollegePublic28,517 students | 15.60 Mi4200 Congress Ave
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561)967-7222 15.6028,517
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