Edward Waters University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	597
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	22 to 1
Acceptance rate	80%
Students retention rate	56%
On-time graduation rate	28%

Located in Jacksonville, Florida, Edward Waters University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that Edward Waters University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Edward Waters University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Edward Waters University is reported to be 28%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Edward Waters University is 56% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Florida is 85%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Edward Waters University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

80.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,878

Cost of attendance at Edward Waters University in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$3,874
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,878

Cost of attendance at Edward Waters University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$14,069
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Edward Waters University received on average $13,261 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,261

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	193	75%	$5,706	$1,101,162
Other Federal Grant	193	75%	$6,043	$1,166,308
State Grant/Scholarships	244	95%	$5,288	$1,290,208
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	179	70%	$5,168	$925,053
Total Grant & Scholarships	255	99%	$13,261	$3,381,569

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Edward Waters University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Edward Waters University students is 27.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 31.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 24.6%.

27.6%

African American 25.9% 51 students
white 54.6% 6 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Edward Waters University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Edward Waters University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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