Everglades University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Boca Raton, Florida with 2,789 undergraduates. It admits 82% of applicants, costs an average of $29,825 a year after grants and graduates 58% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Everglades University acceptance rate and admissions
Everglades University admitted 82% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Everglades University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $22,400 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $42,612 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $29,825 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $29,825 a year after grants and scholarships, $12,787 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Everglades University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Everglades University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 58% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $48,760 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $40,874 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 84% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Everglades University majors and what graduates earn
Everglades University awarded bachelor's degrees in 9 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from construction management ($90,526).
All 9 majors at Everglades University
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Management | 118 | $74,109 | $90,526 | $37,625 |
| Air Transportation | 66 | $54,039 | $86,730 | $36,500 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 28 | $49,184 | $61,850 | $41,044 |
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems | 106 | $31,786 | $36,960 | $40,291 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Business administration | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hospitality management | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Homeland security | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| International business | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Everglades University
8 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 8 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public health | Master's | 40 | $44,824 | $61,500 |
| Business administration | Master's | 39 | $63,338 | $53,873 |
| Construction Management | Master's | 30 | n/a | $38,945 |
| Air Transportation | Master's | 21 | $82,078 | $41,000 |
| Sustainability Studies | Master's | 12 | n/a | n/a |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Hospitality management | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 2,789 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 50% women, 50% men
- 17 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Everglades University?
Everglades University admitted 82% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Everglades University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $22,400. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $29,825 a year in 2024-25.
Is Everglades University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Everglades University reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Everglades University?
58% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Everglades University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $48,760 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.