Everglades University

https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,968

4% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$26,561

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

86.4%

804 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,733

98.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

57.8%

365 Graduates

About

Everglades University is a higher education institution located in Palm Beach County, FL. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Everglades University were Construction Management (96 degrees awarded), General Alternative & Complementary Medicine & Medical Systems (87 degrees), and General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology (54 degrees).

In 2023, 442 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Everglades University. 44.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 55.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (210 degrees), 2.36 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (89 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Everglades University is $19,968, which is $−9,312 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Everglades University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 598 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Everglades University is $19,968, which is $9,312 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,561.

In 2023, 76% of undergraduate students attending Everglades University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,968

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Everglades University was $19,968. The cost of tuition at Everglades University is $−9,312 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Everglades University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,561

2023 Value

7.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Everglades University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,561. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Everglades University grew by 7.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Everglades University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,392

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Everglades University was of $8,392 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 18.8% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies increased by 25% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Everglades University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Everglades University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 72.7% with respect to 2022, when 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Everglades University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Everglades University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 598 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Everglades University received 804 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 3.21% annual growth. Out of those 804 applicants, 695 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.4% acceptance rate.

There were 2,733 students enrolled at Everglades University in 2023.

Everglades University has an overall enrollment yield of 55.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

695

Accepted Out of 804

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Everglades University was 86.4% (695 admissions from 804 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 70.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 3.21%, while admissions grew by 26.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Everglades University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Everglades University in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Everglades University had a total enrollment of 2,733 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Everglades University is 2,685 students and the part-time enrollment is 48. This means that 98.2% of students enrolled at Everglades University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Everglades University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.4% White, 19.5% Black or African American, 13.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.98% Asian, 1.72% Two or More Races, 1.46% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.402% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Everglades University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (22.8%), followed by White Female (22.3%) and Black or African American Female (10.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (20.8%), followed by White Female (16.7%) and Black or African American Female (12.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Everglades University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,733 students. The full-time enrollment at Everglades University is 2,685 and the part-time enrollment is 48. This means that 98.2% of students enrolled at Everglades University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Everglades University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Everglades University was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Everglades University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Everglades University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,214 enrolled students
Black or African American
532 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
357 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Everglades University is 44.4% White, 19.5% Black or African American, 13.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.98% Asian, 1.72% Two or More Races, 1.46% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.402% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 50 fewer women than men received degrees from Everglades University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Everglades University is white (210 degrees awarded). There were 2.36 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (89 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Everglades University is Construction Management (96 degrees awarded), followed by General Alternative & Complementary Medicine & Medical Systems (87 degrees) and General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology (54 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Everglades University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (70 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (21 degrees), and Business (194 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Everglades University are Registered nurses (1,541,191 people), Accountants & auditors (1,022,723 people), Other managers (816,127 people), Financial managers (518,747 people), and Chief executives & legislators (413,965 people).

The most specialized majors at Everglades University in 2023 are Transportation (70 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (21 degrees), Business (194 degrees), Engineering Technologies (15 degrees), and Health (134 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Everglades University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Surgeons, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Personal financial advisors

The most specialized majors at Everglades University are Transportation (70 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (21 degrees), Business (194 degrees), Engineering Technologies (15 degrees), and Health (134 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Everglades University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,807,187 people), Elementary & secondary schools (724,978 people), Computer Systems Design (567,903 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (503,964 people), and Banking & related activities (497,007 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Everglades University.

Most Common (2023)

Construction Management
96 degrees awarded
General Alternative & Complementary Medicine & Medical Systems
87 degrees awarded
General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology
54 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Everglades University was Construction Management with 96 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Everglades University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

246

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

196

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 246 degrees were awarded to men at Everglades University, which is 1.26 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (196).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Everglades University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 98 degrees were awarded to men at Everglades University in Construction Management, which is 3.63 times more than the 27 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 72 degrees were awarded to men at Everglades University in General Alternative & Complementary Medicine & Medical Systems, which is 4.8 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 50% of students graduating from Everglades University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Everglades University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
210 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
89 degrees awarded
Black or African American
81 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Everglades University is white (210 degrees awarded). There were 2.36 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (89 degrees).

8.14% of degree recipients (36 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
117 degrees awarded
White Female
93 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Everglades University is white male (117 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (93 degrees).

Operations

Everglades University employs 78 No academic ranks. Most academics at Everglades University are Male No academic rank (54), and Female No academic rank (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Everglades University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 127 employees, Management, with 45 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 29 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$13M

2023 Salaries

12.9%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Everglades University paid a median of $13M in salaries, a 12.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 16.8% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 10.8% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.63M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Everglades University paid a total of $3.63M to 78 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

78 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

127 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Everglades University was No academic rank with 78 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Everglades University were Office and Administrative Support with 127 employees, Management with 45 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 29 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Everglades University was Male No academic rank with 54 employees, and Female No academic rank with 24 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Everglades University.

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