Everest Institute
Everest Institute has three Houston campuses: Greenspoint, Bissonnet and Hobby. Everest Institute offers students diverse programs at all three campuses. Trade programs at Everest Institute Bissonnet include Carpentry, Electrical Technician, Plumbing Technology and Residential Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. Health care disciplines of Medical Administrative Assistant and Medical Assisting are available at the Bissonnet and Greenspoint locations. Dental Assisting and Medical Insurance Billing & Coding are accessible through Bissonnet and Hobby. Students interested in learning Network Systems Support take this program at Bissonnet. Everest Institute’s teaching philosophies encompass hands-on training, small groups, instructors with real life experience, flexible class schedules and, in some cases, online courses.
Campuses
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Everest Institute-Bissonnet
Information
- Campus Address:
- 9700 Bissonnet St-Ste 1400, Houston, Texas 77036-8001
- Type:
- < 2-year, Private for profit
- Awards offered:
- <1 year Certificate,
- Campus setting:
- City: Large
- Campus housing:
- no
- Student population:
- 686 (all undergraduate)
General Information
- Religious Affiliation:
- Not applicable
- Federal Aid:
- Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Enrollment (Fall 2008)
- Total enrollment:
- 686
- Undergraduate enrollment:
- 686, 0
- 686
- Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
- 686, 0
- 686
- Graduate enrollment:
- 686, 0
- 686
- Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
- 100.00, 0
- 100.00%
- Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
- 0, 100
- 0%
- Undergraduate student gender (Male):
- 51.00, 49
- 51.00%
- Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
- 49, 51
- 49%
Undergraduate race/ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaska Native:
- 0.00, 100
- 0.00%
- Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
- 4.00, 96
- 4.00%
- Black or African American:
- 68.00, 32
- 68.00%
- Hispanic/Latino:
- 24.00, 76
- 24.00%
- White:
- 3.00, 97
- 3.00%
- Two or more races:
- 0.00, 100
- 0.00%
- Race/ethnicity unknown:
- 0.00, 100
- 0.00%
- Non-resident alien:
- 0.00, 100
- 0.00%
Undergraduate Student Age
- 24 and under:
- 0, 100
- 0%
- 25 and over:
- 0, 100
- 0%
- Age unknown:
- 0.00, 100
- 0.00%
Age data are reported for Fall 2007.
Undergraduate Student Residence
- In-state:
- 0.00, 100
- 0.00%
- Out-of-state:
- 0.00, 100
- 0.00%
- Foreign countries:
- 0.00, 100
- 0.00%
- Unknown:
- 0.00, 100
- 0.00%
Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
- Graduate attendance status (Full-time):
- 0, 100
- 0%
- Graduate attendance status (Part-time):
- 0, 100
- 0%
Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)
Undergraduate academic year prices
| Detailed Expenses | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $13,896 | $13,400 | $12,500 |
| Books and supplies | $1,031 | $0 | $0 |
Living arrangement
| Detailed Expenses | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and board (Off Campus) | $6,840 | $6,561 | $6,354 |
| Other (Off Campus) | $8,073 | $7,281 | $5,661 |
| Other (Off Campus with Family) | $8,073 | $7,281 | $5,661 |
| Total Expenses | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off Campus | $28,809 | $27,242 | $24,515 |
| Off Campus with Family | $21,969 | $20,681 | $18,161 |
Financial Aid
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008
- % of students receiving any financial aid:
- 76.00, 24
- 76%
- % of students receiving grant aid by type:
- Total grants: 65%
Federal: 65%
- Average amount of grant aid received by type:
- Total grants: $4,494
Federal: $2,247
Admissions
| Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008 | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 816 | 356 | 460 |
| Percent admitted | 46% | 44% | 48% |
Admissions Considerations
- Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc):
- Required
Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates
Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor s degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.
Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
- Student retention (Full-time):
- 100.00, 0
- 100%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate
The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.
Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.
Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate.
Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
- Overall graduation rate:
- 58.00, 42
- 58%
- Transfer-out rate*:
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
(*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.
Programs/Majors
Completions 2007-2008
Construction trades
| Program | <1 year Certificate |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | 22 |
| Category total | 22 |
Engineering technologies/technicians
| Program | <1 year Certificate |
|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician | 23 |
| Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician | 68 |
| Category total | 91 |
Health professions and related clinical sciences
| Program | <1 year Certificate |
|---|---|
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | 149 |
| Medical Office Management/Administration | 30 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 265 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 70 |
| Category total | 514 |
| Grand total | 627 |
|---|
Everest Institute-Greenspoint
Information
- Campus Address:
- 255 Northpoint Ste 100, Houston, Texas 77060
- Type:
- < 2-year, Private for profit
- Awards offered:
- <1 year Certificate,
- Campus setting:
- City: Large
- Campus housing:
- no
- Student population:
- 402 (all undergraduate)
General Information
- Religious Affiliation:
- Not applicable
- Federal Aid:
- Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Enrollment (Fall 2008)
- Total enrollment:
- 402
- Undergraduate enrollment:
- 402, 0
- 402
- Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
- 402, 0
- 402
- Graduate enrollment:
- 402, 0
- 402
- Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
- 100.00, 0
- 100.00%
- Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
- 0, 100
- 0%
- Undergraduate student gender (Male):
- 10.00, 90
- 10.00%
- Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
- 90, 10
- 90%
Undergraduate race/ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaska Native:
- 0.00, 100
- 0.00%
- Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
- 1.00, 99
- 1.00%
- Black or African American:
- 46.00, 54
- 46.00%
- Hispanic/Latino:
- 33.00, 67
- 33.00%
- White:
- 14.00, 86
- 14.00%
- Two or more races:
- 6.00, 94
- 6.00%
- Race/ethnicity unknown:
- 6.00, 94
- 6.00%
- Non-resident alien:
- 0.00, 100
- 0.00%
Undergraduate Student Age
- 24 and under:
- 0, 100
- 0%
- 25 and over:
- 0, 100
- 0%
- Age unknown:
- 6.00, 94
- 6.00%
Age data are reported for Fall 2007.
Undergraduate Student Residence
- In-state:
- 6.00, 94
- 6.00%
- Out-of-state:
- 6.00, 94
- 6.00%
- Foreign countries:
- 6.00, 94
- 6.00%
- Unknown:
- 6.00, 94
- 6.00%
Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
- Graduate attendance status (Full-time):
- 0, 100
- 0%
- Graduate attendance status (Part-time):
- 0, 100
- 0%
Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)
Undergraduate academic year prices
| Detailed Expenses | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $13,896 | $13,400 | $12,500 |
| Books and supplies | $1,154 | $0 | $0 |
Living arrangement
| Detailed Expenses | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and board (Off Campus) | $10,272 | $9,632 | $9,600 |
| Other (Off Campus) | $5,600 | $5,376 | $5,216 |
| Other (Off Campus with Family) | $5,600 | $5,376 | $5,216 |
| Total Expenses | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off Campus | $29,768 | $28,408 | $27,316 |
| Off Campus with Family | $19,496 | $18,776 | $17,716 |
Financial Aid
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008
- % of students receiving any financial aid:
- 86.00, 14
- 86%
- % of students receiving grant aid by type:
- Total grants: 79%
Federal: 79%
- Average amount of grant aid received by type:
- Total grants: $5,118
Federal: $2,559
Admissions
| Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008 | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 372 | 54 | 318 |
| Percent admitted | 55% | 44% | 57% |
Admissions Considerations
- Secondary school record:
- Required
- Formal demonstration of competencies:
- Required
- Admission test scores (SAT/ACT):
- Recommended
- Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc):
- Required
Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
Retention and Graduation Rates
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate
The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.
Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.
Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate.
Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
- Overall graduation rate:
- 63.00, 37
- 63%
- Transfer-out rate*:
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
(*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.
Programs/Majors
Completions 2007-2008
Health professions and related clinical sciences
| Program | <1 year Certificate |
|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 513 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | 336 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 1424 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 158 |
| Category total | 2431 |
| Grand total | 2431 |
|---|
Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
| Agency | Periods of Accreditation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology | 2000-03-05- | Accredited |
Everest Institute-Hobby
Information
- Campus Address:
- 7151 Office City Dr, Houston, Texas 77087
- Type:
- < 2-year, Private for profit
- Awards offered:
- <1 year Certificate,
- Campus setting:
- City: Large
- Campus housing:
- no
- Student population:
- 194 (all undergraduate)
General Information
- Religious Affiliation:
- Not applicable
- Federal Aid:
- Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Enrollment (Fall 2008)
- Total enrollment:
- 194
- Undergraduate enrollment:
- 194, 0
- 194
- Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
- 194, 0
- 194
- Graduate enrollment:
- 194, 0
- 194
- Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
- 100.00, 0
- 100.00%
- Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
- 0, 100
- 0%
- Undergraduate student gender (Male):
- 13.00, 87
- 13.00%
- Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
- 87, 13
- 87%
Undergraduate race/ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaska Native:
- 1.00, 99
- 1.00%
- Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
- 2.00, 98
- 2.00%
- Black or African American:
- 40.00, 60
- 40.00%
- Hispanic/Latino:
- 49.00, 51
- 49.00%
- White:
- 8.00, 92
- 8.00%
- Two or more races:
- 1.00, 99
- 1.00%
- Race/ethnicity unknown:
- 1.00, 99
- 1.00%
- Non-resident alien:
- 0.00, 100
- 0.00%
Undergraduate Student Age
- 24 and under:
- 0, 100
- 0%
- 25 and over:
- 0, 100
- 0%
- Age unknown:
- 1.00, 99
- 1.00%
Age data are reported for Fall 2007.
Undergraduate Student Residence
- In-state:
- 1.00, 99
- 1.00%
- Out-of-state:
- 1.00, 99
- 1.00%
- Foreign countries:
- 1.00, 99
- 1.00%
- Unknown:
- 1.00, 99
- 1.00%
Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
- Graduate attendance status (Full-time):
- 0, 100
- 0%
- Graduate attendance status (Part-time):
- 0, 100
- 0%
Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)
Undergraduate academic year prices
| Detailed Expenses | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $13,896 | $13,400 | $12,500 |
| Books and supplies | $1,071 | $0 | $0 |
Living arrangement
| Detailed Expenses | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and board (Off Campus) | $6,840 | $6,561 | $6,354 |
| Other (Off Campus) | $5,247 | $4,788 | $4,689 |
| Other (Off Campus with Family) | $5,247 | $4,788 | $4,659 |
| Total Expenses | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off Campus | $25,983 | $24,749 | $23,543 |
| Off Campus with Family | $19,143 | $18,188 | $17,159 |
Financial Aid
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008
- % of students receiving any financial aid:
- 92.00, 8
- 92%
- % of students receiving grant aid by type:
- Total grants: 87%
Federal: 87%
- Average amount of grant aid received by type:
- Total grants: $5,238
Federal: $2,619
Admissions
| Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008 | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 604 | 104 | 500 |
| Percent admitted | 53% | 43% | 55% |
Admissions Considerations
- Secondary school record:
- Required
- Formal demonstration of competencies:
- Required
Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
Retention and Graduation Rates
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate
The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.
Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.
Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate.
Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
- Overall graduation rate:
- 67.00, 33
- 67%
- Transfer-out rate*:
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
(*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.
Programs/Majors
Completions 2007-2008
Health professions and related clinical sciences
| Program | <1 year Certificate |
|---|---|
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | 208 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 287 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 68 |
| Category total | 563 |
| Grand total | 563 |
|---|
