Edward Waters University

Jacksonville, Florida

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1866Large cityHBCUSEVP certified

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.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$16,366
Estimated total for international students: US$28,873

Net price calculatorew.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 1,087
Graduate students: 90
International undergraduates: 0%
Students per teacher: 14 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 85%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 23%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$37,946

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (11)

Bachelor's degrees9 subjects

Biology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCommunication and Media StudiesCriminal Justice and CorrectionsLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMusicPsychology, GeneralTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Master's degrees2 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsEducational Administration and Supervision

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.