Edward Waters College

1658 Kings Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32209
Tel: (904)470-8000
Private not-for-profit | 751 students
Edward Waters College is a private, historically black college whose future is lined with pride, growth and success. Edward Waters College, the oldest private institution of higher education in the state of Florida, was founded in 1866 specifically to educate newly freed slaves.

School Overview:

Edward Waters College
County Duval County, FL
Carnegie Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--General
Institution Level Four or more years
Institution Control Private not-for-profit
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)
51 staff 115 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 751 students 1,633 students
# Full-Time Students
739 students 1,434 students
# Part-Time Students
12 students 137 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan
- 1%
% Asian
- 2%
% Hawaiian
- 1%
% Hispanic
- 3%
% Black
- 6%
% White
- 84%
% Two or more races
- 2%
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)
$11,358 $24,462
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)
$11,358 $24,744
 
Percent Admitted 28% 64%
SAT Reading (25-75%) 330-440 450-570
SAT Math (25-75%) 350-450 460-573
SAT Writing (25-75%) 330-410 440-570
ACT English (25-75%) 12-17 19-25
ACT Math (25-75%) 15-18 18-25
ACT Composite (25-75%) 15-19 20-25

School Notes:

  • Established in 1866, Edward Waters College has a long and proud history of preparing educators and other leaders for service at the local, regional, state, and national levels. Edward Waters College is a national treasure. At Edward Waters College students learn to seize opportunities; the College offers a comprehensive array of academic programs, co-curricula activities and other vicarious experiences essential for success after graduation. EWC, the oldest private institution of higher education in the State of Florida.
  • Located on the Kings Road corridor, in close proximity to downtown Jacksonville, FL, Edward Waters College continues to build upon its solid foundation of teaching, research and community outreach.
  • Edward Waters College Academic Affairs provides an opportunity for students to discover their academic strengths, interests, and capabilities while acquiring knowledge and understanding of educational principles and practices in the traditional liberal arts: humanities, fine arts, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, and natural sciences.
  • Edward Waters College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the baccalaureate degree.
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Edward Waters College
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