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Edward Waters University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Jacksonville, FL

This school is more affordable than other private schools

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$14,878

Avg tuition

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About Edward Waters University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

HBCU: YesHistorically Black Colleges and Universities are accredited schools established prior to 1965 whose principal mission was, and is, the education of Black Americans. Explore our HBCU resource hub to learn more.

Religious Affiliation: Christian, African Methodist Episcopal  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Edward Waters University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Jacksonville, Florida. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,840, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The university offers 9 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 28%, and a student-faculty ratio of 22:1. Tuition and fees for students are $14,878.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

80% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

56% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

28% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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3k

Students enrolled

28%

Online student enrollment

22:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold

Demographics

Black

64%

White

14%

Hispanic

9%

Two or more races

7%

Asian

3%

Unknown

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

50%

Socio-economic diversity

75% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $14,878 $14,878
Graduate $22,319 $22,319

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $0
On-campus room and board $8,010
On-campus other expenses $4,276
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $8,992
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,276
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,276

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $27,164 $27,164
Off-campus without family $28,146 $28,146
Off-campus with family $19,154 $19,154

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

75%

State Grant Aid

95%

Institution Grant Aid

70%

Pell Grant

75%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,043
State Grant Aid $5,288
Institution Grant Aid $5,168
Pell Grant Aid $5,648

Financial Outlook

$29k

Average student debt after graduation

$23k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Education

BA

MA

DOC

5

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

7

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

8

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

9

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.