PrivateUrbanHBCUEdward Waters University
Jacksonville, Florida 32209
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Edward Waters University is a private institution in Jacksonville with particular strength in business and biology.
A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
28% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $34,782 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,580.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •Scott and students The AME Church was the first independent black denomination in the United States and was founded in 1816 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- •The first African Methodist Episcopal pastor in the state, William G.
- •It reopened in 1883 as "East Florida Conference High School”, then changed to “East Florida Scientific and Divinity High School.
- •In 1892, the school was renamed for Edward Waters, the third bishop of the AME Church.
- •A drawing of 1893 shows that the College President at that time was John R.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
28.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$11,000
Programs (9)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
53%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from FL state average + large city premium