School Overview
Founded in 1866, Edwards Waters College is private, historically black, four-year college in Jacksonville, Florida. Edwards Waters College was first established with the primary mission of educating former slaves. It is the oldest black college in the state of Florida, is associated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church and belongs to the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF), an association of 30 higher education institutions in Florida. Edwards Water College grants undergraduate degrees and is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
General Information
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Admission Office 1658 Kings Road Jacksonville, FL 32209 (904) 470-8000 (888) 898-3191 Fax: (904) 470-8041 [email protected] Contact: Lonnie Morris Director of Admissions |
Main Address 1658 Kings Road Jacksonville, FL 32209 (904) 470-8000 www.ewc.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 847 Degree-seeking undergrads: 847 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $40 Online application fee: $40 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 45% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 78% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $9,176 | $9,176 | $9,990 | $10,470 | +4.80% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 | $1,260 | $1,260 | $1,260 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $6,474 | $6,474 | $6,474 | $6,474 | 0.00% |
| Other | $3,904 | $3,904 | $3,904 | $3,904 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $20,814 | $20,814 | $21,628 | $22,108 | +2.22% |
| In-state Off Campus | $10,436 | $10,436 | $11,250 | $11,730 | +4.27% |
| In-state with Family | $10,436 | $10,436 | $11,250 | $11,730 | +4.27% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 249 | 97% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 249 | 97% | $2,076,717 | $8,340 |
| • Federal grants | 198 | 77% | $897,341 | $4,532 |
| • Pell grants | 198 | 77% | $780,376 | $3,941 |
| • Other Federal grants | 121 | 47% | $116,965 | $967 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 142 | 55% | $492,992 | $3,472 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 90 | 35% | $686,384 | $7,626 |
| Student loans | 122 | 48% | $309,812 | $2,539 |
| • Federal student loans | 119 | 46% | $302,812 | $2,545 |
| • Other student loans | 3 | 1% | $7,000 | $2,333 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | DOC/PHD | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 89 | – | – | – | – |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology/biological Sciences, General | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 21 | – | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Hospitality Administration/management, General | – | – | – | – | – |
| Non-profit/public/organizational Management | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Education | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Criminal Justice/safety Studies | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | – | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics, General | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General | – | – | – | – | – |
| Gerontology | – | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology, General | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Music, General | 3 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Latin American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Arts – General B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Education Art Teacher Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Spanish B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Sport/Fitness Administration B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Administration B Social Sciences Economics B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Edward Waters College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (904) 470-8000 |
| Website: | www.ewc.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.ewc.edu/admissions/ |
| Address: | 1658 Kings Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32209 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 3,085 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 32% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 23 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,748 (89% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $14,878 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $14,878 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $12,020 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Edward Waters College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Edward Waters College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Education | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 9 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Edward Waters College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $14,878 |
| Out-of-state | $14,878 |
| Books and supplies | $0 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 288 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 287 | 99% | $12,020 |
| Student loan aid | 190 | 66% | $5,721 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 954 | 33% | $11,904 |
| Federal student loans | 731 | 25% | $6,685 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Edward Waters College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Edward Waters College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 3,444 | 1,307 | 2,137 | Percent admitted | 100% | 58% | 63% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 7% | 9% | 6% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Edward Waters College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 3,085 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,085 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Edward Waters College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
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