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Edward Waters College
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Edward Waters College Academics
Edward Waters College was established in 1866—one year after the end of the Civil War—to educate former slaves. It is the oldest Black college in Florida.
The college offers bachelor’s degrees in Arts, Science, and Business Administration. Majors include Communications, Sociology, Biology, Computer Information Systems, Education, and Organizational Management.
Edward Waters College is accredited by the Southern Association of College and Schools. It is also affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
The school’s CLIMB program (Credentials for Leadership in Management and Business) is an accelerated bachelor’s degree program tailored to older students (over 23) looking to increase their job skills or switch careers. The program consists of one night of class, every five weeks, over eighteen months. In 2008, CLIMB Online was introduced; in this program, one introductory class precedes the rest of the course, which is delivered online.
Edward Waters College Admissions
Students applying to Edward Waters College must have a high school diploma, official high school or transfer transcripts, and a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average. There is no minimum score requirement for either the ACT or SAT, but students should include their ACT or SAT records when they apply.
Applicants are also required to submit two letters of recommendation. International students must demonstrate proof of English proficiency.
Edward Waters College has a detailed web site that provides applicants with tips on obtaining quality letters of recommendation and acing the Admissions interview.
Students can apply online. Priority admissions deadlines are April 15 for the fall semester and November 15 for the spring semester.
Edward Waters College Financial Aid
Students can apply online for the Parent PLUS Loan, Signature Student Loans, and the Stafford Loan. In fact, students do not need to visit or even call the Edward Waters campus to find out about financial aid, as the school’s financial aid office offers online loan counseling sessions.
Many minority scholarships are available to Edward Waters applicants.
Edward Waters College Students
Edward Waters College is located in northwest Jacksonville, where even in the middle of January the average high temperature is 64 degrees. Many Edward Waters students spend their spare time enjoying the city’s many attractions, including the Jacksonville Landing and the Jacksonville Riverwalks. In the fall, students can go to Alltel Stadium and root for the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars.
On-campus attractions include the Centennial Library, which is open seven day a week, and the Obi-Scott Umunna Collection of African Art at Centennial Hall, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Collection includes masks, carved ivory, and other historic artifacts from Central and West Africa.
Edward Waters College hosts Black Heritage Weekend, which is usually held during Black History Month in February. This festival features poetry, art, dancing, and essay writing.
Edward Waters College Athletics
Edward Waters College fields teams in golf, baseball, track and field, volleyball, football, softball, and cross-country. Its teams, nicknamed the Tigers, complete in the NAIA’s Florida Sun Conference and the South East Atlantic Conference.
The Tigers football team plays in Earl Kitchings Stadium, which has a seating capacity of 8,000. The baseball team competes at the Adams Jenkins Complex, which can hold up to 2,500 spectators.
Edward Waters College alumni includes Negro League baseball legend Buck O’Neil, who gained worldwide fame when he appeared in the Ken Burns PBS documentary Baseball in 1994.
Information Summary
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
Insufficient Data |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$20,814 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
15 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
45% / 33% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
842 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Jacksonville, FL 32209
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 39,653 (39,653 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 15,234 (2.58 people per house) |
| Families | 10,086 (3.19 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 39,080 |
| Pop. — Asian | 76 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 40 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 129 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 477 |
| Pop. — Other | 147 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, no graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |  |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Edward Waters College?
Ranks 1529th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $9,176 | $9,176 | $9,176 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $382 | $382 | $382 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $20,814 | $20,814 | $20,814 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $20,814 | $20,814 | $20,814 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $14,340 | $14,340 | $14,340 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $9,176  $9,176 |
$9,176  $9,176 |
$9,176  $9,176 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,260  $1,260 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $6,474  $6,474 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,904  $3,904 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,474  $6,474 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,904  $3,904 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,904  $3,904 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Edward Waters College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Edward Waters College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NAIA |
|---|---|
| NAIA Football Conference | Florida Sun Conference |
| NAIA Basketball Conference | Florida Sun Conference |
| NAIA Baseball Conference | Florida Sun Conference |
| NAIA Track & Field Conference | Florida Sun Conference |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 596 |
| Meals per Week | 19 |
| Room Fee | $3,124 |
| Board Fee | $3,350 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Edward Waters College Ranks 5255th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $769 | 174 |  87% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $769 | 174 |  87% |
| Student Loan Aid | $473 | 129 |  65% |
| Any financial aid type | 174 |  87% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Edward Waters College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1 | N/A | 1 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 402 | 405 | 807 |
Hispanic | 5 | 2 | 7 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | 2 | 2 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 19 | 1 | 20 |
Race Unknown | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Total | 432 | 410 | 842 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Edward Waters College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 3 | 5 | 8 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 146 | 129 | 275 |
Hispanic | 2 | N/A | 2 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Race Unknown | 4 | 10 | 14 |
| Total | 157 | 146 | 303 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Edward Waters College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 41 | 59 | |
| 5 | 10 | 15 | |
| 6 | 7 | 13 | |
| 5 | 8 | 13 | |
| 1 | 9 | 10 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Edward Waters College Ranks 2958th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $40,936 ($41,322 male / $40,385 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 51 (30 male / 21 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | N/A |
| FT Faculty Ratio | N/A |
| Total Benefits | $43,798 |
Edward Waters College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Edward Waters College is a private college located in Jacksonville, Florida. The original Edward Waters College was destroyed by the Great Fire of 1901, but by 1904 new land was obtained and work was started on the new college. Beginning in 1979 the school was accredited as a four-year institution by Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and started awarding bachelor’s degrees. Several notable Edward Waters graduates include former Jacksonville sheriff Nat Glover, former Florida State Senator Betty Holzendorf (D-Jacksonville), author and scholar Dr. Fredrick Douglass Harper and Television and Film Personality and former Commissioner Rahman Johnson. The school awarded honorary degrees to U.S. Representative Corrine Brown, Florida State Representative Willye Dennis and John Delaney, former mayor of Jacksonville and current president of the University of North Florida.
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