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Everglades University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Acceptance rate 60%
Students retention rate 78%
On-time graduation rate 58%

Located in Boca Raton, Florida, Everglades University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Everglades University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Everglades University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

60.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$18,920

Cost of attendance at Everglades University in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $3,874
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,920

Cost of attendance at Everglades University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $14,069
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 71 of freshman students at Everglades University received on average $8,512 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,512
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 420 55% $5,632 $2,365,501
Other Federal Grant 420 55% $5,775 $2,425,515
State Grant/Scholarships 279 37% $2,763 $770,951
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 424 56% $3,322 $1,408,606
Total Grant & Scholarships 541 71% $8,512 $4,605,072

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Everglades University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Everglades University students is 58.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 52.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 64.1%.

58.0%

  • asian 100.0% 7 students
  • African American 47.6% 50 students
  • white 57.7% 209 students
  • unknown 40.0% 4 students
  • hispanic 70.4% 50 students
  • Mixed Race 72.7% 16 students

Service Offerings

Everglades University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Everglades University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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