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Edward Waters University
Jacksonville, FL · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 85%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $13,748
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 23%
- Median earnings
- $37,946
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Edward Waters University is a private nonprofit college in Jacksonville, FL with 1,087 undergraduates. It admits 85% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $13,748 per year ($14,330 for families earning under $30,000). 23% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $37,946 ten years after enrolling.
HBCUprivate nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 85%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 9,805
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 8,316
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 4%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Edward Waters University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testNot considered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $28,873
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $16,366
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$14,330
- $30–48k$13,992
- $48–75k$12,376
- $75–110k—
- $110k+—
Get a personal estimate with Edward Waters University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 23%
- Freshman retention
- 54%
- Median earnings
- $37,946
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,801
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,087
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 67%
- White5%
- Hispanic5%
- Black85%
- Asian1%
Edward Waters University FAQ
What is Edward Waters University's acceptance rate?+
Edward Waters University admits 85% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is Edward Waters University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to Edward Waters University?+
In Fall 2023, 9,805 students applied to Edward Waters University and 8,316 were admitted; 316 enrolled.
Does Edward Waters University consider legacy status?+
No. Edward Waters University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Edward Waters University require an essay?+
Edward Waters University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Edward Waters University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $28,873 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,748.
What is Edward Waters University's graduation rate?+
23% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 133526 · How we use this data
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