Edward Waters University

Jacksonville, FL · Private nonprofit · 4-year · HBCU

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: scores required. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Edward Waters University reported a 84.8% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Edward Waters University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Jacksonville, FL. The historical average net price is $13,649 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

84.8%

9,805 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$13,649

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

28.1%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

53.8%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,087

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Edward Waters University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$12,380
$30,001 – $48,000$12,113
$48,001 – $75,000$9,743
$75,001 – $110,000$21,661
$110,000+$20,865

Top Majors at Edward Waters University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing57
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice23
Biological & Biomedical Sciences11
Psychology10
Communication & Journalism5
Visual & Performing Arts1

Financial Aid at Edward Waters University

About Edward Waters University

Official website: https://www.ew.edu/

Admissions: https://www.ew.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Edward Waters University

What is the acceptance rate at Edward Waters University?

Edward Waters University reported a 85% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 9,805. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Edward Waters University?

The historical 85% acceptance rate suggests Edward Waters University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend Edward Waters University?

The stored historical average net price at Edward Waters University is $13,649 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 98%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $13,172 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Edward Waters University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Edward Waters University is 28%. its stored first-year retention rate is 54%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Edward Waters University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: scores required. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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