Edward Waters University
Jacksonville, FL
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,079
Graduate Enrollment: 31
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
African Methodist Episcopal
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 80.11%
Male/Female: 54% / 46% (2017)
First generation college students: 50.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 3.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.1% (2008)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 71.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 53.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 41.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 32.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 3.5%
Black: 85.9%
Hispanic: 3.2%
Asian: 0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.6%
Non-resident alien: 0.1%
Unknown race: 3.0%
Black: 85.9%
Hispanic: 3.2%
Asian: 0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.6%
Non-resident alien: 0.1%
Unknown race: 3.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $26,527
In-State tuition: $14,878Out-of-State tuition: $14,878
Estimated books and supplies: $0 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,010 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,276 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,992 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,276 (2022)
Average Family Income: $27,027 (2017)
Median Family Income: $19,476 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 32.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 30.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $29,000 (2019)
Median federal loan payment:
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $12,945 |
| $30k-48k | $13,197 |
| $48k-75k | $14,509 |
| $75k-110k | $15,020 |
| $110k+ | $14,276 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 14%6-year graduation rate: 28%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 93.6% (2019)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $29,000 (2019)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $10,726 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $11,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $11,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 9.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 26.4% (2017) |
| @5 year | 33.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 8.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 9.5% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation:Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $40,434 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 24 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 34 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $46,188Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 22.0
School's endowment start of year: $1,680,649 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $1,681,684 (2022)