Edward Waters University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,878

2023 Average Net Price

$13,763

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

84.8%

9,805 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,175

98% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

28%

71 Graduates

About

Edward Waters University is a higher education institution located in Duval County, FL. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Edward Waters University were General Business Administration & Management (47 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (24 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (12 degrees).

In 2023, 133 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Edward Waters University. 71.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (107 degrees), 13.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (8 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Edward Waters University is $14,878, which is $−14,402 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Edward Waters University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 369 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Edward Waters University is $14,878, which is $14,402 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,763.

In 2023, 90% of undergraduate students attending Edward Waters University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,878

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Edward Waters University was $14,878. The cost of tuition at Edward Waters University is $−14,402 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Edward Waters University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,763

2023 Value

0.835%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Edward Waters University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,763. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Edward Waters University grew by 0.835%.

This chart compares the average net price of Edward Waters University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,501

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Edward Waters University was of $8,501 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

This chart compares the average student costs at Edward Waters University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Edward Waters University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 9.09% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Edward Waters University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Edward Waters University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 369 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Edward Waters University received 9,805 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 9.09% annual growth. Out of those 9,805 applicants, 8,316 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 84.8% acceptance rate.

There were 1,175 students enrolled at Edward Waters University in 2023. 37% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Edward Waters University has an overall enrollment yield of 3.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

84.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

8,316

Accepted Out of 9,805

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Edward Waters University was 84.8% (8,316 admissions from 9,805 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 83.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 9.09%, while admissions grew by 10.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Edward Waters University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

37%

Submission Percentage (2020)

101

Scores Submitted (2020)

37% of enrolled first-time students at Edward Waters University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Edward Waters University had a total enrollment of 1,175 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Edward Waters University is 1,152 students and the part-time enrollment is 23. This means that 98% of students enrolled at Edward Waters University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Edward Waters University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 84.2% Black or African American, 4.85% White, 1.87% Hispanic or Latino, 1.62% Two or More Races, 0.426% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.426% Asian, and 0.17% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Edward Waters University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (43.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (40.4%) and White Male (3.03%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (44.8%), followed by Black or African American Male (40.6%) and Asian Female (3.13%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Edward Waters University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,175 students. The full-time enrollment at Edward Waters University is 1,152 and the part-time enrollment is 23. This means that 98% of students enrolled at Edward Waters University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Edward Waters University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

53%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Edward Waters University was 53%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Edward Waters University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Edward Waters University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
989 enrolled students
White
57 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
22 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Edward Waters University is 84.2% Black or African American, 4.85% White, 1.87% Hispanic or Latino, 1.62% Two or More Races, 0.426% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.426% Asian, and 0.17% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 73 students (6.21%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 57 more women than men received degrees from Edward Waters University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Edward Waters University is black or african american (107 degrees awarded). There were 13.4 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (8 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Edward Waters University is General Business Administration & Management (47 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (24 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (12 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Edward Waters University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (24 degrees awarded), Communications (11 degrees), and Business (70 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Edward Waters University are Accountants & auditors (1,073,757 people), Other managers (1,038,032 people), Financial managers (572,959 people), Chief executives & legislators (496,738 people), and Physicians (453,636 people).

The most specialized majors at Edward Waters University in 2023 are Protective Services (24 degrees awarded), Communications (11 degrees), Business (70 degrees), Biology (12 degrees), and Psychology (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Edward Waters University are Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Edward Waters University are Protective Services (24 degrees awarded), Communications (11 degrees), Business (70 degrees), Biology (12 degrees), and Psychology (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Edward Waters University are Elementary & secondary schools (1,051,598 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (926,019 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (807,372 people), Computer Systems Design (669,687 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (562,831 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Edward Waters University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
47 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
24 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
12 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Edward Waters University was General Business Administration & Management with 47 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Edward Waters University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Edward Waters University, which is 0.4 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (95).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Edward Waters University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Edward Waters University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.489 times less than the 47 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Edward Waters University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.04 times more than the 23 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 14% of students graduating from Edward Waters University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Edward Waters University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
107 degrees awarded
White
8 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Edward Waters University is black or african american (107 degrees awarded). There were 13.4 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (8 degrees).

9.02% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
80 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
27 degrees awarded
White Male
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Edward Waters University is black or african american female (80 degrees awarded). There were 2.96 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (27 degrees).

Operations

Edward Waters University has an endowment valued at nearly $4.33M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 454k (10.5%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Edward Waters University had a total salary expenditure of 32.6M. Edward Waters University employs 14 Assistant professors, 13 Professors and 9 Associate professors. Most academics at Edward Waters University are Male Professor (9), Male Assistant professor (8), and Male Instructor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Edward Waters University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 37 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 33 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees.

Endowment

$4.33M

2023 Endowment

24.4%

growth from 2022

Edward Waters University has an endowment valued at about $4.33M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Edward Waters University grew 24.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $47.1M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Edward Waters University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$8.43M - Federal
$4.59M - State
$1.24M - Local

As of 2023, Edward Waters University received $8.43M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $4.59M from state grants and contracts, and $1.24M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$11.3M

2023 Salaries

10.4%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Edward Waters University paid a median of $11.3M in salaries, which represents 34.5% of their overall expenditure ($32.6M) and a 10.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.8% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.79% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.36M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Edward Waters University paid a total of $2.36M to 44 employees working as instructors, which represents 21% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

14 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

37 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Edward Waters University were Assistant professor with 14 employees, Professor with 13 employees, and Associate professor with 9 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Edward Waters University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 37 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 33 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Edward Waters University was Male Professor with 9 employees, Male Assistant professor with 8 employees, and Male Instructor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Edward Waters University.

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