Edward Waters University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,124

8.37% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$12,029

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

84.9%

10,283 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,177

93.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

28.2%

84 Graduates

About

Edward Waters University is a higher education institution located in Duval County, FL. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Edward Waters University were General Business Administration & Management (57 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (23 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (11 degrees).

In 2024, 137 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Edward Waters University. 51.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (101 degrees), 12.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (8 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Edward Waters University is $16,124, which is $−12,054 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Edward Waters University is $16,124, which is $12,054 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,029.

In 2024, 95% of undergraduate students attending Edward Waters University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,124

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Edward Waters University was $16,124. The cost of tuition at Edward Waters University is $−12,054 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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

Average Net Price

$12,029

2024 Value

12.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Edward Waters University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,029. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Edward Waters University grew by 12.6%.

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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Edward Waters University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 5.56% with respect to 2023, when 90% 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.

Admissions

Edward Waters University received 10,283 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 4.88% annual growth. Out of those 10,283 applicants, 8,735 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 84.9% acceptance rate.

There were 1,177 students enrolled at Edward Waters University in 2024. 37% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Edward Waters University has an overall enrollment yield of 3.02%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

84.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

8,735

Accepted Out of 10,283

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Edward Waters University was 84.9% (8,735 admissions from 10,283 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 84.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 4.88%, while admissions grew by 5.04%.

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 1,177 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Edward Waters University is 1,102 students and the part-time enrollment is 75. This means that 93.6% of students enrolled at Edward Waters University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Edward Waters University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 85.1% Black or African American, 5.1% White, 4.25% Hispanic or Latino, 0.85% Two or More Races, 0.425% Asian, and 0.255% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Edward Waters University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (44.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (40%) and White Male (2.84%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (53.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (33.8%) and White Male (2.82%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

93.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Edward Waters University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,177 students. The full-time enrollment at Edward Waters University is 1,102 and the part-time enrollment is 75. This means that 93.6% of students enrolled at Edward Waters University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% 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

54%

2024 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 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), 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 (2024)

Black or African American
1,002 enrolled students
White
60 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
50 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Edward Waters University is 85.1% Black or African American, 5.1% White, 4.25% Hispanic or Latino, 0.85% Two or More Races, 0.425% Asian, and 0.255% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 46 students (3.91%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 5 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 (101 degrees awarded). There were 12.6 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (8 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Edward Waters University is General Business Administration & Management (57 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (23 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (11 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (23 degrees awarded), Business (80 degrees), and Biology (11 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 (1,074,905 people), Other managers (1,073,021 people), Financial managers (588,175 people), Chief executives & legislators (508,529 people), and Physicians (463,952 people).

The most specialized majors at Edward Waters University in 2024 are Protective Services (23 degrees awarded), Business (80 degrees), Biology (11 degrees), Communications (5 degrees), and Psychology (10 degrees) (as of 2024).

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, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Edward Waters University are Protective Services (23 degrees awarded), Business (80 degrees), Biology (11 degrees), Communications (5 degrees), and Psychology (10 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (1,201,182 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,059,847 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (910,511 people), Computer Systems Design (797,966 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (608,231 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 (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
57 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
23 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
11 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Edward Waters University was General Business Administration & Management with 57 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 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 66 degrees were awarded to men at Edward Waters University, which is 0.93 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (71).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Edward Waters University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1 times approximately the same the 40 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Edward Waters University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1 times approximately the same the 40 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 22% of students graduating from Edward Waters University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
101 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
8 degrees awarded
White
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Edward Waters University is black or african american (101 degrees awarded). There were 12.6 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (8 degrees).

7.3% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Black or African American Female
80 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
71 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
69 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 1.13 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (71 degrees).

Operations

Edward Waters University has an endowment valued at nearly $5.53M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.04M (18.8%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Edward Waters University had a total salary expenditure of 31.5M. Edward Waters University employs 15 Assistant professors, 11 Professors and 10 Associate professors. Most academics at Edward Waters University are Male Assistant professor (9), Male Professor (7), and Male Associate professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Edward Waters University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 39 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 29 employees, and Management with 26 employees.

Endowment

$5.53M

2024 Endowment

27.6%

growth from 2023

Edward Waters University has an endowment valued at about $5.53M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Edward Waters University grew 27.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $43.9M 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

$4.28M - Federal
$3.98M - State
$283k - Local

As of 2024, Edward Waters University received $4.28M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.98M from state grants and contracts, and $283k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$10.3M

2024 Salaries

8.4%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Edward Waters University paid a median of $10.3M in salaries, which represents 32.7% of their overall expenditure ($31.5M) and a 8.4% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.4% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 12.8% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$2.26M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Edward Waters University paid a total of $2.26M to 42 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Edward Waters University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 39 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 29 employees, and Management with 26 employees.

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