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Campus Vibe
Small & IntimateUrbanPrivateHBCUBusiness Focus
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.
Established
1866
Mascot
Tiger
Type
Private historically Black university
Conference
Division II ranks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II
Campus Visits
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85%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,113Students
18:1Student:Faculty
28%Grad Rate
$34,782Earnings 10yr
$13,580Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Edward Waters University Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate84.8%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$14,878
Room & Board$8,010
Books & Supplies$0
Total Cost of Attendance$26,973
Average Net Price$13,580
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$12,861
$30–48K$12,887
$48–75K$15,958
$75–110K$14,237
$110K+$20,001
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$13,580
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
27.6%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$11,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (9)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,113
Gender Split
47% / 53%
Women / Men
First Generation
50%
Pell Grant Recipients
76%
Race & Ethnicity
White 5%
Black 84%
Hispanic 2%
Two+ 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate28.0%
Freshman Retention53.4%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$29,809
8 Years$32,493
10 Years$34,782
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$27,700
Men
$29,400
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112Above Average
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
68°Sep
55°Oct
42°Nov
30°Dec
25°Jan
28°Feb
38°Mar
50°Apr
62°May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)