Everglades University
Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
Programs (24)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
78%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
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)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from FL state average + city premium