Average

Score: 45/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

18/100 · earnings-weighted

Edward Waters University

4-Year Private Non-Profit HBCU

📍 Jacksonville, Florida 32209

🌐 www.ew.edu/

Edward Waters University — acceptance rate 85%, tuition $14,878

Edward Waters University campus, Jacksonville, FL. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 28%

Outcomes

50/100

Affordability

50/100

Resources

45/100

Experience

66/100

Prestige

18/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,175

Total Enrollment

28%

Graduation Rate

53%

Retention Rate

18.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

85%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Edward Waters University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$34,782

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$29,809

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

28.2%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

75.5%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 4th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

For parents & investors

The Edward Waters University Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $106,631
Avg rent near campus: $1,207/mo — vs ~$421/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 32209 (8.8% cap, Jacksonville)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$14,878	$14,878
Room	$3,788
Board	$4,222
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$27,164	$27,164

Financial Aid

98%

Receive Any Aid

73%

Receive Pell Grants

65%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 80 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 23 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 11 grads/yr Psychology, General 10 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 7 grads/yr Communication, General 5 grads/yr Music, General 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Edward Waters University's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

1,175

Total Students

48%

Women

82%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 5%

Hispanic 2%

Black 84%

Asian 1%

Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 19%

Hybrid (Some Online) 76%

Fully Online 5%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 82%

25-64 (Adult) 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Edward Waters University?

Edward Waters University has an acceptance rate of 85%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Edward Waters University?

Tuition at Edward Waters University is $14,878 for in-state students and $14,878 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Edward Waters University?

The graduation rate at Edward Waters University is 28%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Edward Waters University a good school?

Edward Waters University has a Repit College Score of 45/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Edward Waters University?

Edward Waters University has a total enrollment of 1,175 students. Most students (82%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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