Edward Waters University
Edward Waters University at a Glance
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About Edward Waters University
According to Wikipedia, 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 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.
Edward Waters University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,805 | 85% | 54% | 23% |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Edward Waters University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $16,366 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Edward Waters University Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Edward Waters University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $37,946 a year, and 88% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Edward Waters University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 1,319 | 1,240 | 79 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Edward Waters University?
Edward Waters University is located at 1658 Kings Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32209.
How Safe is Edward Waters University?
Edward Waters University reported 0.8 violent and property offenses on campus per 1,000 students in 2024, fewer than most small residential campuses. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Edward Waters University has a violent crime rate of 0.08% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft).
What Is Edward Waters University Known For?
Edward Waters University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
Edward Waters University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Edward Waters University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Edward Waters University ranks #1067 in the U.S. and #2811 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesEdward Waters University ranks #1338 in the U.S. and #5118 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesEdward Waters University ranks #1994 in the U.S. and #3956 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
criminal-justice DegreesEdward Waters University ranks #2348 in the U.S. and #8723 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesEdward Waters University ranks #2552 in the U.S. and #9341 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesEdward Waters University ranks #2582 in the U.S. and #10164 worldwide for influence in Biology.
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