by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,273 undergraduates in 2020, Edward Waters College is a small, private college located in Jacksonville, Florida. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Edward Waters College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Edward Waters College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
The Higher Education Act of 1965 established historically black colleges and universities as institutions whose principal mission was the education of African-Americans. Today, the HBCU designation does not necessitate that Edward Waters College is exclusively or even predominantly African-American (though it currently is). Thanks to integration efforts, there are HBCUs with non-black majorities and non-HBCUs with black majorities. For more information you can review the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the African Methodist Episcopal faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best African Methodist Episcopal Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at Edward Waters College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Edward Waters College Disability Services.
Edward Waters College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Edward Waters College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,273 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 921 (40.5%). Part-time attendance was 1,352 (59.5%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 921 | 1,352 | 2,273 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Edward Waters College is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Edward Waters College #1459 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Edward Waters College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Edward Waters College Diversity Guide.
Edward Waters College has a total of 158 student athletes, 110 men and 48 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,508,704 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,508,704 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Edward Waters College Athletics