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Everglades University at Boca Raton, Florida was established in 1998 by Arthur and Belinda Keiser. Earlier known as American Flyers College, it was renamed as the Everglades College in 1999. It came to be known by its current name in 2003. Commonly known as EU, the college also has branch campuses in Sarasota and Orlando.
EU offers its students with programs leading to bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The college offers programs in areas of study such as aviation technology, alternative medicine, construction management, and business administration.
EU has an active student services committee that looks after the academics related needs of students. EU also offers financial aid to deserving students in the form of Coca Cola scholarships, Microsoft Scholarship program, and other private scholarship programs. The college also offers scholarships for international students.
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Campus Location5002 T-Rex Avenue Suite 100
Boca Raton, FL 33431
USA
Main Tel: (561) 912-1211
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Everglades University HighlightsWhere Everglades University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy, transportation, computer science and engineering, and business and management.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of students.
- High male/female ratio.
- Selective admissions.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 120 | 5 | | Master | 26 | 3 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Everglades University was 965 in 2007 (824 full-time equivalent). About 44% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 56% of the class. Undergrads are 90% of enrolled students and graduate students are 10%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 11,720 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid: Everglades University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 12 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
Everglades University Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 53% | | Women | 59% | | All | 56% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (40 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (10 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (43 awarded) - Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems
TRANSPORTATION (53 awarded) - Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology
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