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Overview
Founded in 1866, Edward Waters College is a private, liberal arts HBCU affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church and is the oldest private university in Florida. Edward Waters is home to the Schell-Sweet Community Resource Center, which provides health education, screening, veteran services, social services, and more. Also on campus is the EWC Criminal Justice Education Facility and Police Substation, which houses the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office offices and provides a unique opportunity for criminal justice students to network with professionals.
Acceptance Rate:
84%
Average Net Price:
$12,653
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
2.6
Average ACT Composite
15
Average SAT Composite
925
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $15,098 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $15,098 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $8,010 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
61%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
78%
Average Aid Per Year
$12,984
78%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,080
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,089
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
77%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3858
82%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,080
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$2,820,970
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$2,732,562
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
75%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,574
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$10,250
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$277
Students receiving federal loans
75%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,574
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- African Methodist Episcopal
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
8988
Students Applied
105
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | July 31 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 | |
| Other | May 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
20%
Submitting ACT
37%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 15
Average SAT Composite: 925
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
2.6
Average GPA
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,181
Total Number of Undergrads
1,142
0
100
16%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
28%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Honors Program
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
9
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
31
Countries Represented
10
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
50%
Student Organizations
19
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
50%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
48%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Tigers
School Colors
orange, purple, and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
Total Male Athletes
130
Total Female Athletes
62
Intramural Sports
4
Sports Club
8
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Softball
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Edward Waters University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$28,700
Top 5 Cities
Jacksonville
Atlanta
Miami
Orlando
Tampa
Top 5 Employers
Duval County Public Schools
Edward Waters College
City of Jacksonville
Florida Blue
US Army
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Operations
Education
Community & Social Services
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$10,250
Loan Default Rate
12%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$277
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingEdward Waters College is special school. The class are small we learn a lot about black history. The teacher really listing the questions students asks.
Mariolinda from Orlando, FL
The professors actually take out the time to know each and every student. Also they break down each and every bit of material and even offer after class tutoring sessions
Andre from Jacksonville, FL
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