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Edward Waters University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Florida

Edward Waters University

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
85%Cohort: 2023
Tuition per year
₹15,37,291Out-of-state
Students
1,087Undergraduates
Students per teacher
18Student to faculty

About

Edward Waters University is a private Christian historically Black university in Jacksonville, Florida. It was founded in 1866 by members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME Church) as a school to educate freedmen and their children. It was the first independent institution of higher education and the first historically black college in the State of Florida. It continues to be affiliated with the AME Church and is a member of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida.

Admissions planning estimate

85% baseline · Medium data confidence

Sensitivity range: 70%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored rate agrees with IPEDS 2023 within rounding. Historical baseline; enrolled-student score bands and current applicant context still matter.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 84.8% (8,316/9,805; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

85 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Cohort: 2023. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 9,805
Offered a place 8,316
Enrolled 316

3.8% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

What a year costs

₹23,42,382 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹15,37,291
  • Housing₹8,05,091
Sticker price ₹23,42,382
After aid (average) ₹12,82,078

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹15,37,291
Out-of-state ₹15,37,291

Average aid awarded: ₹7,34,454 a year.

Outcomes and support

53.9%
Retention
28.2%
Graduation

One teacher for every 18 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

African American 84.9%
White 5.2%
Hispanic 4.5%
Unknown 3.8%
Multiracial 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Native American 0.2%

2 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate84.95%
Total Applicants9805
Admitted Applicants8316
Enrolled Applicants316
Application Fee₹2,348
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementNot required
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredNot required

Deadlines

Test Scores

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹15,37,291
Out-of-State Tuition₹15,37,291
Average Housing Cost₹8,05,091
Books & Supplies0.00
Average Net Price₹12,82,078
Average Aid Awarded₹7,34,454

Student Body Diversity

African American84.91%
Asian0.46%
Hispanic4.51%
White5.24%
Multiracial0.83%
Native American0.18%
Pacific Islander0.00
International0.09%
Unknown Race3.77%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate28.19%
Retention Rate53.85%
Student/Faculty Ratio18:1
Total Undergraduates1087

Contact

Street Address1658 Kings Rd
ZIP Code32209
Phone(904) 470-8000
Websitehttps://www.ew.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/