Everglades University

https://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$18,120

3.42% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$29,341

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.48%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

60.4%

854 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,649

96.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

57.9%

339 Graduates

About

Everglades University is a higher education institution located in Palm Beach County, FL. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Everglades University were General Alternative & Complementary Medicine & Medical Systems (93 degrees awarded), Construction Management (81 degrees), and General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology (55 degrees).

In 2021, 474 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Everglades University. 44.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 55.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (200 degrees), 1.82 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (110 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Everglades University is $18,120, which is $−10,385 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Everglades University is $18,120, which is $−10,385 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,341.

In 2021, 60% of undergraduate students attending Everglades University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$18,120

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Everglades University was $18,120. The cost of tuition at Everglades University is $−10,385 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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

Average Net Price

$29,341

2021 Value

2.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Everglades University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,341. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Everglades University grew by 2.7%.

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

$9,432

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Everglades University was of $9,432 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.88% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 20% 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

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

60% of undergraduate students at Everglades University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 6.25% with respect to 2020, when 64% 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.

2.48%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Everglades University was 2.48%, which represents 15 out of the 604 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 854 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 57.3% annual growth. Out of those 854 applicants, 516 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 60.4% acceptance rate.

There were 2,649 students enrolled at Everglades University in 2021.

Everglades University has an overall enrollment yield of 50%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

60.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

516

Accepted Out of 854

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Everglades University was 60.4% (516 admissions from 854 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 75.2%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 57.3%, while admissions declined by −65.7%..

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.

Enrollment

Everglades University had a total enrollment of 2,649 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Everglades University is 2,561 students and the part-time enrollment is 88. This means that 96.7% of students enrolled at Everglades University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Everglades University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.3% White, 21.6% Hispanic or Latino, 19.8% Black or African American, 1.59% Two or More Races, 1.47% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.25% Asian, and 0.264% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Everglades University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (27.2%), followed by White Female (19.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (13.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (19.8%), followed by White Female (17.8%) and Black or African American Female (15.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Everglades University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,649 students. The full-time enrollment at Everglades University is 2,561 and the part-time enrollment is 88. This means that 96.7% of students enrolled at Everglades University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% 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%

2021 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 (72%), 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 (2021)

White
1,199 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
573 enrolled students
Black or African American
525 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Everglades University is 45.3% White, 21.6% Hispanic or Latino, 19.8% Black or African American, 1.59% Two or More Races, 1.47% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.25% Asian, and 0.264% 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 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 228 students (8.61%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 56 fewer women than men received degrees from Everglades University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Everglades University is white (200 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (110 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Everglades University is General Alternative & Complementary Medicine & Medical Systems (93 degrees awarded), followed by Construction Management (81 degrees) and General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology (55 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (90 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (17 degrees), and Business (177 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 (1,409,916 people), Accountants & auditors (1,037,206 people), Other managers (740,392 people), Financial managers (466,964 people), and Chief executives & legislators (373,904 people).

The most specialized majors at Everglades University in 2021 are Transportation (90 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (17 degrees), Business (177 degrees), Health (168 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (11 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Personal financial advisors, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Everglades University are Transportation (90 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (17 degrees), Business (177 degrees), Health (168 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (11 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (1,740,598 people), Elementary & secondary schools (661,476 people), Computer Systems Design (515,810 people), Banking & related activities (476,660 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (452,818 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 (2021)

General Alternative & Complementary Medicine & Medical Systems
93 degree-majors awarded
Construction Management
81 degree-majors awarded
General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology
55 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Everglades University was General Alternative & Complementary Medicine & Medical Systems with 93 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

265

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

209

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 265 degrees were awarded to men at Everglades University, which is 1.27 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (209).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Everglades University in Construction Management, which is 7.27 times more than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Everglades University in General Alternative & Complementary Medicine & Medical Systems, which is 6.15 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

48%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 48% of students graduating from Everglades University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Everglades University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
200 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
110 degrees awarded
Black or African American
94 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Everglades University is white (200 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (110 degrees).

9.28% of degree recipients (44 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
115 degrees awarded
White Female
85 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
57 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Everglades University is white male (115 degrees awarded). There were 1.35 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (85 degrees).

Operations

Everglades University employs 56 Instructors. Most academics at Everglades University are Male Instructor (39), and Female Instructor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Everglades University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 81 employees, Management, with 55 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 18 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$9.88M

2021 Salaries

10.8%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Everglades University paid a median of $9.88M in salaries, a 10.8% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.63M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Everglades University paid a total of $2.63M to 56 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

56 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

81 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Everglades University was Instructor with 56 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Everglades University were Office and Administrative Support with 81 employees, Management with 55 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 18 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Everglades University was Male Instructor with 39 employees, and Female Instructor with 17 employees.

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