Edward Waters College: Statistics

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# 6416 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, FL
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate

85%

Enrollment

12,758

Average SAT

1,043

Average ACT

25

Avg. cost to attend

$12,029 /y

Aid receiving

98%

Undergraduates

1,087

Graduates

90

Male:Female Ratio

52:48

Religion

African Methodist Episcopal

Type

Privatenot-for-profit

Highest Degree

Master's degree

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Acceptance rate & Admissions

Edward Waters College has an acceptance rate of 85% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to 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

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

â–  White 5%
â–  Hispanic 4%
â–  Black or African American 85%
â–  Unknown 4%

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Edward Waters College.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

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

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

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Academic rankings

3 Notable alumni

Tracie Davis

1. Tracie Davis

1970-. (aged 56)
politician
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...
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Buck O'Neil

2. Buck O'Neil

1911-2006 (aged 95)
baseball manager baseball player
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...
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Alvin Brown

3. Alvin Brown

1961-. (aged 65)
politician
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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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names EWC
Founded 1866
Motto Academic, Spiritual, Physical
Colors purple, orange, white
Academic calendar Semesters
Total staff 191
Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Address 1658 Kings Rd Jacksonville, Florida, 32209 United States
City Population 950,000
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