Everglades University

5002 T-Rex Avenue, Suite 100
Boca Raton, FL 33431
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  • 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 2,444 students (100% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 38:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 31%.
  • 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).

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Everglades University places among the top 20% of community colleges in Florida for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 216 teachers has grown by 57% over five years.
Everglades University(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level4 or more yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate, non-profitPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty216 staff37 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Everglades University has grown by 68% over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five years.
  • The Everglades University diversity score of -10.00 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has declined by 1885% over five years.
Total Enrollment2,444 students1,142 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio11:138:1
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# Full-Time Students2,444 students487 students
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# Part-Time Students77 students655 students
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# Undergraduate Students2,099 students487 students
# Graduate Students61 students30 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
% Asian
2%
2%
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% Hispanic
18%
24%
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% Black
17%
17%
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% White
50%
69%
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% Two or more races
3%
2%
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% Non Resident races
1%
2%
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Diversity Score-10.000.60
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$47,500$30,300
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Finances and Admission

  • The private state tuition of $17,600 is more than the state average of $15,054. The private state tuition has grown by 22% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$17,600$15,054
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid93%93%
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Median Debt for Graduates$44,150$11,875
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Median Debt for Dropouts$9,500$6,334
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Acceptance Rate86%86%
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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Quick Stats (2018-19)
  • Students: 2,444 students
  • Private-state tuition: $17,600
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 50%
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