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Everglades University

Boca Raton, Florida 33431

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Business-focusedHealth sciencesUrban

Known for business

Everglades University is a private institution in Boca Raton with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A mid-sized campus of 2.4K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

58% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,597 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,704.

Established
1999
Motto
Sapientia Veritas Integritas
Type
Private university

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86%Acceptance
SAT Avg
2,369Students
17:1Student:Faculty
58%Grad Rate
$47,597Earnings 10yr
$27,704Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate86.4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$20,768
Books & Supplies$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance$36,311
Average Net Price$27,704
Median Debt at Graduation$38,996
Monthly Payment (10yr)$413

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$26,784
$30–48K$27,219
$48–75K$29,715
$75–110K$31,583
$110K+$32,266

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

39.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,950

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

5

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

5

Drug Arrests

4

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (24)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

78%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
2,369
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
42%
Pell Grant Recipients
51%

Race & Ethnicity

White 46%
Black 19%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate57.8%
Freshman Retention77.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,557
10 Years$47,597

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History Everglades University was originally called the American Flyers College when it was founded in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 1990.
  • In 1998, Arthur and Belinda Keiser purchased American Flyers College then changed the name to Everglades College in 1999 after relocating to Fort Lauderdale.
  • Everglades College was created in 2000 and was incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in the state of Florida.
  • In January 2003, the Florida Department of Education granted approval to open the Sarasota Branch Campus of Everglades University.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

108Above Average

Estimated from FL state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Miamipop. 440K
44 mi(76 min)
Orlandopop. 310K
168 mi(291 min)
Tampapop. 390K
180 mi(312 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MIA Miami43 mi
MCO Orlando159 mi
TPA Tampa185 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1216 mi · ~35h 8m drive
New York, NY1049 mi · ~30h 18m drive
Hartford, CT1143 mi · ~33h 1m drive
Providence, RI1175 mi · ~33h 57m drive
Albany, NY1179 mi · ~34h 4m drive
Syracuse, NY1172 mi · ~33h 51m drive
Rochester, NY1167 mi · ~33h 43m drive
Buffalo, NY1142 mi · ~32h 59m drive
Philadelphia, PA979 mi · ~28h 17m drive
Pittsburgh, PA971 mi · ~28h 3m drive
Harrisburg, PA977 mi · ~28h 13m drive
Newark, NJ1048 mi · ~30h 17m drive
Washington, DC883 mi · ~25h 31m drive
Baltimore, MD914 mi · ~26h 24m drive
Atlanta, GA569 mi · ~16h 26m drive
Charlotte, NC612 mi · ~17h 41m drive
Raleigh, NC654 mi · ~18h 54m drive
Miami, FL44 mi · ~1h 16m drive
Orlando, FL168 mi · ~4h 51m drive
Tampa, FL180 mi · ~5h 12m drive
Nashville, TN781 mi · ~22h 34m drive
New Orleans, LA654 mi · ~18h 54m drive
Richmond, VA786 mi · ~22h 42m drive
Chicago, IL1152 mi · ~33h 17m drive
Detroit, MI1114 mi · ~32h 11m drive
Minneapolis, MN1477 mi · ~42h 40m drive
St. Louis, MO1028 mi · ~29h 42m drive
Kansas City, MO1213 mi · ~35h 3m drive
Indianapolis, IN988 mi · ~28h 33m drive
Columbus, OH952 mi · ~27h 30m drive
Cleveland, OH1048 mi · ~30h 17m drive
Milwaukee, WI1231 mi · ~35h 34m drive
Dallas, TX1094 mi · ~31h 36m drive
Houston, TX958 mi · ~27h 41m drive
Austin, TX1104 mi · ~31h 54m drive
San Antonio, TX1141 mi · ~32h 58m drive
Los Angeles, CA2323 mi · ~67h 7m drive
San Francisco, CA2575 mi · ~74h 23m drive
San Diego, CA2258 mi · ~65h 14m drive
Seattle, WA2705 mi · ~78h 9m drive
Portland, OR2681 mi · ~77h 27m drive
Denver, CO1702 mi · ~49h 10m drive
Phoenix, AZ1967 mi · ~56h 49m drive
Salt Lake City, UT2065 mi · ~59h 39m drive
Honolulu, HI4851 mi · ~140h 8m drive
Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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