C
Average
Score: 47/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
60/100 · earnings-weighted

Everglades University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Boca Raton, Florida 33431
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 58%
Outcomes
B
72/100
Affordability
F
32/100
Resources
C
49/100
Experience
C
46/100
Prestige
D
31/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,733
Total Enrollment
58%
Graduation Rate
78%
Retention Rate
17.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
86%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Everglades University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$47,597
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$38,557
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$38,996
Median debt at graduation
61.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
72%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 82% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 56th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Everglades University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Construction Management$75,042$90,526-5%#39 of 57#30$37,936
Air Transportation$53,331$86,730+1%#21 of 52#22$34,329
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy$41,859$61,850+10%#9 of 29#5$40,187
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems$26,847$36,960-8%——$41,749

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Everglades University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $640,792
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,143/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 33442 (10.8% cap, Deerfield Beach)

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🏆 Where Everglades University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, General
of 2 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $19,968 $19,968

Financial Aid

89%
Receive Any Aid
70%
Receive Pell Grants
75%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Construction Management, General 148 grads/yr Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, General 106 grads/yr Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 87 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 47 grads/yr Public Health, General 40 grads/yr Surveying Technology/Surveying 13 grads/yr Sustainability Studies 12 grads/yr Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other 11 grads/yr Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management 11 grads/yr Hospitality Administration/Management, General 10 grads/yr Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management 6 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 6 grads/yr Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General 6 grads/yr Organizational Leadership 4 grads/yr International Business/Trade/Commerce 4 grads/yr Land Use Planning and Management/Development 2 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Everglades University's top programs commonly pursue.

Construction managers
$107k/yr 550,300 jobs
Healthcare diagnosing or treating practitioners, all other
$114k/yr 41,300 jobs
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers
$102k/yr 216,700 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Student Demographics

2,733
Total Students
50%
Women
23%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 44%
Hispanic 13%
Black 19%
Asian 2%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 34%
Hybrid (Some Online) 23%
Fully Online 43%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 23%
25-64 (Adult) 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Everglades University?
Everglades University has an acceptance rate of 86%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Everglades University?
Tuition at Everglades University is $19,968 for in-state students and $19,968 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Everglades University?
The graduation rate at Everglades University is 58%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Everglades University a good school?
Everglades University has a Repit College Score of 47/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Everglades University?
Everglades University has a total enrollment of 2,733 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology