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Everglades University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Boca Raton, FL

$18,120

Avg tuition

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About Everglades University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Everglades University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Boca Raton, Florida. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,212, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 60%. The university offers 15 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 58%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for students are $18,120.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

60% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

63% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

58% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Not required or recommended

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Implied no

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

2k

Students enrolled

48%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold

Demographics

White

53%

Hispanic

26%

Black

23%

Unknown

10%

Two or more races

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

2%

Asian

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

54%

Socio-economic diversity

55% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

23

Total Online Enrollment

1,279

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

0% On-campus

100% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 100% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $18,120 $18,120
Graduate $21,600 $21,600

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,600
On-campus room and board Currently unavailable
On-campus other expenses Currently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $10,336
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $10,320
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $5,768

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $19,720 $19,720
Off-campus without family $40,376 $40,376
Off-campus with family $25,488 $25,488

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

55%

State Grant Aid

37%

Institution Grant Aid

56%

Pell Grant

55%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,775
State Grant Aid $2,763
Institution Grant Aid $3,322
Pell Grant Aid $5,633

Financial Outlook

$39k

Average student debt after graduation

$43k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

3

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

4

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

7

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

8

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

9

Transportation And Materials Moving

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.