Everglades University is a private nonprofit four-year college in Boca Raton, FL, focused on bachelor’s-level study with an urban campus setting, with about 2,789 undergraduates, an acceptance rate of about 81.5%, typical net price of $27,371 after grants, first-year retention of 73.7%, about 61.4% of students graduating within six years, and median earnings of $38,557 six years after enrollment.

Grade for Everglades University

Letter grades from Best Universities methodology. Overall grade blends the categories below for schools in that ranking cohort.

Overall grade

D

Best Universities compares this school with national benchmarks for similar institutions.

How are grades calculated?

Affordability
F

$27,371Average net price

Outcomes
C

61.4%Graduation rate

Career
F

$38,557Median earnings, 6 years after entry

Economic Access
C

72.0%Pell Grant recipient share

Key facts for Everglades University

Tuition (in-state)
$21,680
Tuition (out-of-state)
$21,680
Total cost of attendance
$38,913
Average net price
$27,371
Acceptance rate
81.5%
Total enrollment
2,789
Graduation rate
61.4%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry
$38,557

Key rankings for Everglades University

Where Everglades University ranks among four-year colleges nationwide on selected cost and outcome measures. Rank 1 is best on that measure (lowest cost or debt; highest earnings, retention, or graduation). These are single-measure standings, not Best Universities list placement.

#1,408 of 1,811

Net Price

#1,333 of 1,816

Earnings

#1,061 of 1,808

Retention

#680 of 1,850

Graduation

#1,741 of 1,767

Debt

What stands out at Everglades University

Everglades University in Boca Raton, FL is a four-year college where bachelor’s-level study is the main focus.

  • Small city
  • 2,789 undergraduates
Average net price$27,371
Acceptance rate81.5%
Pell Grant recipient share72.0%
Graduation rate61.4%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$38,557
First-year retention73.7%

Average net price after aid sits above the national median for similar schools while six-year earnings fall short of it. That combination deserves a closer look at aid packages and likely majors.

Graduation lines up with or beats the national median for similar schools even though first-year retention trails the national average—worth asking how the college supports students all the way through a degree.

Best Universities methodology explains how grades and ranked-list placements are calculated.

Student measures: Cost, completion, earnings, retention, and debt.

Institution context: Enrollment, demographics, faculty, setting, and admissions.

At a glance

Cost, outcomes & access at Everglades University

Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.

Net Price and Earnings

Average net price (after aid)
$27,371
Median earnings 6 years after entry
$38,557

Retention and Graduation

First-year retention
73.7%
Graduation rate (within 6 years)
61.4%

Acceptance and Pell Grant Share

Acceptance rate
81.5%
Undergraduate Pell recipient share
72.0%
Total cost and tuition

Annual figures on one dollar scale, so bar lengths are comparable within this chart. Total cost of attendance covers tuition, fees, and living costs. Listed tuition is the price before aid; average net price is what students paid after grants and scholarships.

Total cost of attendance$38,913
Listed tuition (in-state)$21,680
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$21,680
Average net price (after aid)$27,371

In-state tuition is above the national median of $19,284 for similar four-year colleges, while out-of-state tuition is below the national median of $26,816.

How Everglades University compares

Figures are for four-year colleges. State, region, and national columns use the middle value (median) for similar schools; retention uses averages for region and nation. Region shown: Southeast (region 5).

This school vs state, regional, and national benchmarks

Net price

This school$27,371
State (FL)$20,864
Region$18,796
National$19,923

Earnings, 6 years

This school$38,557
State (FL)$41,582
Region$39,566
National$45,225

Retention

This school73.7%
State (FL)75.5%
Region71.9%
National74.9%

Graduation

This school61.4%
State (FL)55.7%
Region48.8%
National54.4%

Median debt

This school$38,996
State (FL)$23,590
Region$24,053
National$23,250

Swipe sideways to compare state, region, and national figures.

Measure This school State (FL) Region Nation
Net price$27,371Above national median$20,864$18,796$19,923
Earnings, 6 years$38,557Below national median$41,582$39,566$45,225
Retention73.7%Below national median75.5%71.9%74.9%
Graduation61.4%Above national median55.7%48.8%54.4%
Acceptance rate81.5%Above national median63.9%74.3%77.0%
Pell share72.0%Above national median33.9%37.9%33.9%
Median debt$38,996Above national median$23,590$24,053$23,250
3-year cohort default rate0.0%About the same0.0%0.0%0.0%

Recent 3-year cohort default rates are near zero because of the federal student loan payment pause and are not useful for school-to-school comparison.

Campus & institution details for Everglades University

Campus settingSmall city
Student–faculty ratio17:1
Full-time faculty26.7%
Avg monthly faculty salary$5,277

Share of undergraduates in each group. Gender and race or ethnicity are reported separately, so each set totals about 100%.

Women50.2%
Men49.8%
Black or African American19.4%
Hispanic / Latino20.4%
White39.9%
Asian1.1%
Two or more races1.8%
International students0.1%

Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.

Frequently asked questions about Everglades University

Common questions about Everglades University, answered with Best Universities cost and outcome figures. For how we rank schools, use the methodology link in the header; for deadlines and aid, rely on the college’s official site.

Where is Everglades University located?

Everglades University is located in Boca Raton, FL. If the college has more than one campus, confirm addresses and program locations on the school's official site or with the admissions office.

What kind of school is Everglades University?

Everglades University is a private nonprofit four-year college. Best Universities compares it with similar four-year institutions for ranking and benchmark purposes.

How much does it cost to attend Everglades University (tuition and net price)?

Listed sticker tuition is $21,680 for in-state students and $21,680 for out-of-state students. Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $27,371. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.

What is Everglades University's acceptance rate?

The overall undergraduate acceptance rate is about 81.5% for the year shown. Selectivity can vary by program or campus; check admissions for the path you care about.

How large is Everglades University's undergraduate student body?

Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,789. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.

What are completion and earnings outcomes for Everglades University?

Median earnings six years after entry at Everglades University are roughly $38,557. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. About 61.4% of students graduate on time or soon after. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.

How does Best Universities rank Everglades University?

Among similar schools nationwide, Everglades University stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#1,408 of 1,811); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#1,333 of 1,816); First-year retention (#1,061 of 1,808); Graduation rate (#680 of 1,850); Median loan debt (#1,741 of 1,767). Those are single-measure ranks, not a single overall list place. See the methodology page for how Best Universities builds ranked lists.

Where should I go for admissions and official information about Everglades University?

For application deadlines, requirements, campus visits, and program lists, use Everglades University’s official website. Best Universities publishes cost and outcome figures for comparison; it does not replace the institution’s admissions or financial aid office.

All figures for Everglades University Expand to view

A fuller table of the figures Best Universities uses for this school. Useful if you are double-checking a number.

All figures for Everglades University
FieldValue
InstitutionEverglades University
Official websitehttps://www.evergladesuniversity.edu/
City, stateBoca Raton, FL
School typeFour-year college
Undergraduate enrollment2,789
Listed tuition (in-state)$21,680
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$21,680
Listed tuition (generic)$21,680
Total cost of attendance$38,913
Room and board (on campus)Not reported
Average net price$27,371
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$38,557
Median earnings, 8 years after entry$41,440
Median earnings, 10 years after entry$47,597
Median loan debt$38,996
3-year cohort default rate0.0%
First-year retention73.7%
Graduation rate (4-year programs)61.4%
Graduation rate (shorter programs)Not reported
Acceptance rate81.5%
SAT averageNot reported
ACT averageNot reported
Pell Grant share72.0%
Share with federal loans74.0%
Part-time enrollment share0.0%
Campus settingSmall city
Student–faculty ratio17
Avg monthly faculty salary$5,277
Full-time faculty share26.7%
Online onlyNo
HBCUNo
SAT midpoint, MathNot reported
SAT midpoint, Reading & WritingNot reported
Share of undergraduates, women50.2%
Share of undergraduates, men49.8%
Share of undergraduates, Black19.4%
Share of undergraduates, Hispanic20.4%
Share of undergraduates, White39.9%
Share of undergraduates, Asian1.1%
Share of undergraduates, two or more races1.8%
Share of undergraduates, international0.1%
Net price, family income $0–30kNot reported
Net price, family income $30–48kNot reported
Net price, family income $48–75kNot reported
Net price, family income $75–110kNot reported
Net price, family income $110k+Not reported

Sources for Everglades University

Figures from the same school data Best Universities uses for rankings. Shortlist with them, then verify on the college’s official site.