Edward Waters College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6417 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1765 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1677 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #67 of 109 | In Florida |
| #5 of 6 | In Jacksonville |
| #6024 of 6,670 | For Law |
| #6109 of 6,742 | For Political Science |
| #6784 of 7,088 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- African Methodist Episcopal
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 1,087
- Graduates
- 90
- Male:Female Ratio
- 52:48
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.ewc.edu
Edward Waters College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Edward Waters College has an acceptance rate of 85% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 85% | 85% |
| Applicants | 10,283 | 3,886 | 6,196 |
| Admissions | 8,735 | 3,296 | 5,294 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 264 | 159 | 100 |
859 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
90 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 1002 (85%) |
|---|---|
| White | 60 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 50 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 46 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 10 (0.9%) |
| Asian | 5 (0.4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Edward Waters College is $12,029 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $12,380 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,113 |
| $48-75K | $9,743 |
| $75-110K | $21,661 |
| $110K+ | $20,865 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $16,124 | $22,319 |
| Tuition in-state | $16,124 | $22,319 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,124 | $22,319 |
| Fee in-district | $242 | $121 |
| Fee in-state | $242 | $121 |
| Fee out-of-state | $242 | $121 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 596 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,432 |
| Room charge | $3,788 |
| Meal charge | $4,644 |
Edward Waters College majors
Edward Waters College has granted 107 bachelor's degrees across 6 programs and 30 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Edward Waters College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 57 | 23 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 23 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | |
| Psychology, General | 10 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 7 | |
| Communication, General | 5 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 107 | 30 |
Edward Waters College has a graduation rate of 28%, which is among the 10% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 28% | 20% | 38% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Edward Waters College has published 115 scientific papers with 1,186 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Computer Science, Sociology, Biology, Economics, Environmental Science, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 | 2 | 4 |
| 2008 | 3 | 3 |
| 2009 | 2 | 10 |
| 2010 | 4 | 7 |
| 2011 | 4 | 6 |
| 2012 | 2 | 9 |
| 2013 | 2 | 10 |
| 2014 | 2 | 5 |
| 2015 | 2 | 5 |
| 2016 | 4 | 11 |
| 2017 | 1 | 11 |
| 2018 | 5 | 14 |
| 2019 | 6 | 19 |
| 2020 | 6 | 33 |
| 2021 | 5 | 64 |
| 2022 | 14 | 116 |
| 2023 | 22 | 248 |
| 2024 | 7 | 374 |
| 2025 | 1 | 284 |
Notable alumni
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Buck O'Neil
- Occupations
- baseball managerbaseball player
- Biography
-
John Jordan "Buck" O'Neil Jr. was an American first baseman and manager in the Negro American League, mostly with the Kansas City Monarchs. After his playing days, he worked as a scout and became the first African American coach in Major League Baseball. In his later years he became a popular and renowned speaker and interview subject, helping to renew widespread interest in the Negro leagues, and played a major role in establishing the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022 as an executive.
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Alvin Brown
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Alvin Brown is an American politician from Florida who served as mayor of Jacksonville, from 2011 to 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, was the first African American to be elected to that position. Brown succeeded John Peyton as mayor after winning the 2011 mayoral election. In the 2015 race, he lost his re-election bid to Republican Lenny Curry.
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Tracie Davis
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Tracie Davis is an American politician and former teacher who currently serves as the Senator for District 5 in the Florida Senate as a member of the Democratic Party. After former Democratic representative Reggie Fullwood pleaded guilty to two counts of federal fraud, Davis was selected by the Duval County Democratic Party to replace him on the ticket for District 13 in the Florida House of Representatives.
General info
| Alternative names | EWC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1866 |
| Motto | Academic, Spiritual, Physical |
| Colors | purple, orange, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 191 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1658 Kings Rd Jacksonville, Florida, 32209 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 950,000 |
| Phone | 9044708000 |