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Edward Waters College (EWC) - Jacksonville,Florida

56%

Acceptance Rate

$12,728

Avg.Financial Aid

001478

FAFSA Code

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Edward Waters College (EWC)

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Private, Not-For-Profit
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
African Methodist Episcopal
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
SACSCOC
Website
www.ewc.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
2,906
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

Edward Waters College is a private, African Methodist Episcopal university located in Jacksonville, FL. Edward Waters College occupies a total area of about 23 acres. Edward Waters College was founded in the year 1866. Edward Waters College believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is Emerging Eminence and its official colors are purple, orange and white. Taking into account all the courses offered at Edward Waters College, the total enrolment stands at 3,085. The school has a total of 134 academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Around 95% of the students are 24 and under at Edward Waters College. Shedding some light on gender distribution at EWC, around 52% of the students are females and 48% are males. The college has produced several achievers in its 154 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Nathaniel Glover, Jr., Buck O'Neil, Rahman Johnson, and Jim Butler. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure, which helps in developing the personality of its students. A total of 9 programs, including both residential and online, are currently offered by EWC. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools). $1 million is the total value of endowment of the Edward Waters College.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

9044708000

Fax:

9044708041

Address

1658 Kings Rd

Rankings

Forbes and US News provide rankings to the universities, which are trusted everywhere. But this is applicable only if the universities are located in the US. Usually, the rankings of colleges/universities by Forbes and US News are considered trustworthy by applicants and experts. However, Edward Waters College doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of these two publications. Generally, the ranking of a college is a great way to gauge its performance on several factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, student experience, and academic success.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
None
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
56%
SAT Range
830 - 1040
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
ACT Range
15 - 18
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
$25
Accept Common App
None

The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is easy. The varsity has 3 admission thresholds. The admission process starts by filling up the form and submitting a fee of $25. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 757-1092 to improve her chances. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 15 might also given admission but the average ACT score at Edward Waters College is 16. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 1658 Kings Rd, Jacksonville, Florida 32209. To gather more information, they can call them at (904) 470-8000.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$12,165
Average Annual Cost
$13,325

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$25,083
Other Fees
$200
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$7,282
Budget For Other Expenses
$4,276

Total One Year Cost

$25,083

The next two things to keep in mind before applying to EWC are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $27,463 per year. Also, this cost consists of average annual tuition cost ($14,878), room and boarding ($8,010), and budget for other expenses ($4,276). For students seeking financial assistance, the college offers a number of options.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Bachelor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

23:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

54%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

50%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

53%

Male Professors

47%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

2,906

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

24%

Full-time / Part-time

32% / 68%

Students Gender

Male

49%

US National: 44%

Female

51%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

20%

Unknown

Black

60%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

Out Of State

82%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$47,938 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 82% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

82%

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$3,444/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $3,838/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$3,838/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Tigers

School Colors

orange, purple, and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NAIA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Mid-South Conference

Total Male Athletes

130

Total Female Athletes

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Softball

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

The college additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. At EWC, $8,010 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The students at Edward Waters College have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $3,838 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the college has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 48% male and 52% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$20,400/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$25,900/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$28,023 - $28,023

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$291 - $291

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$12,728

Students Receiving Federal Grants

89%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,276

Students Receiving State Aid

82%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,514

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

72%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,949

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$12,865

$30K - $48K

$12,240

$48K - $75K

$12,375

$75K - $110K

$8,750

> $110K

$8,241

The financial aid department of Edward Waters College helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average financial aid at Edward Waters College is around $6,029 and the federal grant is $5,609. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $4,093 as well as institutional aid worth $6,029.

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