Florida · Jacksonville
Edward Waters University
Florida's oldest independent institution of higher learning, founded in 1866 in Jacksonville and affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Snapshot
At a glance
Undergraduate enrollment
1,087
Admission rate
85%
Retention (first-year)
54%
Completion (150% of time)
28%
Pell recipients
75%
Black undergraduate share
85%
These figures come from federal college data updated May 26, 2026. A dash means the number was not available.
Student body
Undergraduate composition
Black
85%
Hispanic
5%
White
5%
Asian
0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
1%
Nonresident
0%
Unknown
4%
Percentages may not add to 100% when a category is not reported.
Costs
Tuition and financial aid
Tuition, in-state
$16,366
Tuition, out-of-state
$16,366
Median federal loan debt
$11,000
Federal loan recipients
68%
Pell recipients
75%
Sticker tuition only. Real cost after federal, state, and institutional aid is typically lower — see the school’s net price calculator.
Outcomes
Earnings, retention, and completion
Median earnings, 6 years
$29,809
Median earnings, 10 years
$34,782
Median debt
$11,000
Retention
54%
Completion
28%
Earnings and debt are shown only when federal data is available.
Institution
Campus and classification
Accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Campus setting
City: large
Carnegie basic
Baccalaureate colleges: diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in
Size and setting
Very small four-year, highly residential
Average faculty salary
$5,800 monthly
Full-time faculty share
100%
DOE unit ID
133526
These labels describe the school’s size, location, and academic mix. They are not rankings.
10 programs
Academic programs
Bachelor · 9
- Biology, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Communication and Media Studies
- Criminal Justice and Corrections
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Mathematics
- Music
- Psychology, General
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Master · 1
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
This is a broad program list. Check the school’s own catalog for current majors, minors, concentrations, and course details.