Edward Waters University

Jacksonville, FL · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees

HBCU Large city

85%Acceptance rate
$13,649Average net price / year
28%Graduation rate
$34,782Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
—Median debt at graduation
1,087Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$16,366
Total cost of attendance
$26,617
Room & board
$8,571
Average net price
$13,649

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$12,380
$30–48k
$12,113
$48–75k
$9,743
$75–110k
$21,661
$110k+
$20,865

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
85.0%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
28%
First-year retention
54%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$29,809
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$34,782
Median debt (graduates)
—
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
75%
Students with federal loans
68%

Students

Undergraduates
1,087
Graduate students
125
Part-time
6%
Women / men
47% / 53%
White
5%
Hispanic
5%
Black
85%
Asian
0%
International
0%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
14:1
Avg faculty salary
$52,200 / year
Full-time faculty
100%
Accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Website
www.ew.edu
Also known as
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Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 9% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 7% of degrees
  • Psychology – 15% of degrees
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting – 15% of degrees
  • Business & Management – 54% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Edward Waters University?

85.0% of applicants were admitted.

How much does Edward Waters University cost?

The average net price after grants is $13,649 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $16,366 and the full cost of attendance is $26,617.

How much do Edward Waters University graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $34,782 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

28% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.