What Edward Waters costs
Edward Waters University charges $16,366 a year in published tuition and fees, about $8,183 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $26,617 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $13,824 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Getting into Edward Waters
For fall 2024, Edward Waters University received 10,283 applications and admitted 8,735 students, and 264 enrolled as first-years.
What Edward Waters students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Edward Waters University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 57 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 23 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 11 |
| Psychology | 10 |
| Communication | 5 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Edward Waters
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, Florida: about 5 miles away
- University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida: about 12 miles away
- Flagler College, Saint Augustine, Florida: about 38 miles away
Colleges like Edward Waters
Small liberal arts colleges with the same campus setting (big city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee: 1,035 undergraduates
- Guilford College, Greensboro, North Carolina: 1,001 undergraduates
- Johnson C Smith University, Charlotte, North Carolina: 1,244 undergraduates
- Virginia Wesleyan University, Virginia Beach, Virginia: 1,256 undergraduates
- Shaw University, Raleigh, North Carolina: 875 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Edward Waters University's acceptance rate? 85.0% for fall 2024: 8,735 of 10,283 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Edward Waters University? $16,366 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Edward Waters University? About 1,100 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at Edward Waters University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Edward Waters University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Edward Waters University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
