Edward Waters University: Review & Facts

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Edward Waters University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,185 students enrolled. This college was established in 1866 and is one of the 17 colleges located in Jacksonville, Florida.

Edward Waters University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU) and is also affiliated with African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree and master's degree are available at Edward Waters University.

Majors
Offered

9

Edward Waters University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 9 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Criminal Justice, Biology, and Communication and Journalism. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Edward Waters University student retention rate is low at 59% (way below Florida average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

59%

Bad

The graduation rate at Edward Waters University is very low: 28%. About 38% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Edward Waters University is decent -- 17:1. Learn more on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are slightly high, $14,900 a year. The additional fees at Edward Waters University (not included in tuition costs) are about $300; this totals $15,200 per academic year.

Read the details about Edward Waters University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

84%

Easy

According to recent data, 8,988 applications were submitted and 7,509 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

This college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Edward Waters University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$3,800

Medium

Edward Waters University offers a distance learning option.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Edward Waters University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

C-

Unsafe

Edward Waters University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 700 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - approximately $3,800 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Edward Waters University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Edward Waters University seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Edward Waters University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Edward Waters University
1658 Kings Rd
Jacksonville, Florida
32209, USA