At Everest, we’re all about helping out students realize their dreams.
This is why we offer short-term diploma program in a variety of career fields that are in high demand. We’re passionate about your future, and our instructors are passionate about teaching.
They’re dedicated to giving you the insight and experience you’ll need to begin the career you want.
Everest University, formerly Florida Metropolitan University is a system of for-profit universities in the state of Florida in the United States. They offer career college programs, as well as a Graduate School of Business which offers a Master of Business Administration and Master of Criminal Justice.
The schools are owned by Corinthian Colleges International, Inc.
The University is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award Associate's degrees, Bachelor’s degrees and Master's degrees. However, Everest University, formerly known as Florida Metropolitan University does not currently hold regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Consequently, many regionally accredited universities in Florida and other states have declined to accept transfer of FMU's credits.
The University is a nonsectarian, coeducational institution with authority to confer associate, bachelor, master degrees and diplomas. The University is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education.
Undergraduate and graduate programs are approved by the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization and by the Florida State Approving Agency for Veterans Training. All campuses are members of the Career College Association.
A class-action lawsuit was filed against FMU, now Everest University, in Broward County, Florida in 2004 alleging that they misrepresented their accreditation to potential students during the admissions process, specifically, assuring them that FMU's credits would transfer to regionally accredited schools. The enrollment contracts had an arbitration clause, thus the case was sent to arbitration and eventually dismissed. The arbitrator stated that contract and catalog had language stating that the school could not guarantee that the credits were transferable. This language trumped the allegations of many students and former employees that students were told verbally that the credits would transfer. In December 2005, the Florida Attorney General opened up an investigation of FMU's recruitment practices.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 9,720 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 180 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 1,829 | 46% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 378 | 5% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 3,467 | 1% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 5,142 | 58% | |
Any Aid: |
61% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 69% (Selective) |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Not Required |
| High School GPA: | Not Required |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Not Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Recommended |
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17 months ago
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I'm not sure about all of FMU's Online programs. It seems it has good Criminal Justice or Homeland Security programs. I was doing research on the programs and was impressed.
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Please help......I have a deadline to decide which online college or university, I would like to attend.
20 months ago
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Hey do not go to Florida Metropolitan University. I used to work there as an Admissions Representative and all they are are sales people. All they care about is taking your money and about numbers. The education is low quality and national accreditation is looked down on. No employer takes that school seriously. They lie to the students and kick them out of classes for no reason then charge you thousands of dollars. If I was you I would go to a college near your home, or a state college in your state that has an online program. Do not trust any of these online schools all they are are sales people that lie and are UNETHICAL. Good Luck.
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What does campus look like, how large, are people professional and friendly.
20 months ago
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It's Nationally accredited, which is a recognized, but lesser accreditation.
You may likely have problems with employers or other colleges accepting your credits that are not regionally accredited
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