Edward Waters College Mission Edward Waters College was established in 1866 to educate the descendants of African Americans, newly emancipated from slavery. Today, its enrollment continues to be substantially African-American students from the Southeast and Northeast regions of the United States, while also welcoming students from all racial and ethical groups within the United States and from around the world. The college is an accredited, private, four-year, liberal arts, coeducational, residential institution, committed to Christian principles which emphasize high moral and spiritual values, as a result of its close affiliation with, and support from, the African Methodist Episcopal Church. It ...show more »
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Private not-for-profit |
| Special Learning Opportunities | Teacher certification Distance learning opportunities |
| Student Services | Remedial services Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
| Credit Accepted | Credit for life experiences Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Bachelor's degree |
| Campus Setting | City: Large |
| Disability Services Student | 3% or less |
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At Edward Waters College, 97.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 98.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $7,884), and 86% receive loans ($1,797 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,474. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Edward Waters College is $12,474 per year. |
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In Fall 2009, 1,689 people applied to Edward Waters College. Of the applicants, 24.0% were admitted (31.0% male & 18.0% female ) and 61.0% accepted (65.0% male and 55.0% female) |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 71.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 51.0% |
| Part Time Retention Rates | 20.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 4.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 9.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 12.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Yearly Application Deadline | Apr 15th |
| Admissions Office Phone | 1-888-898-3191 |
| Admissions Office Email | edward.alexander@ewc.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | 1658 Kings Rd Jacksonville , FL 32209 |
| Admissions Transfer URL | http://www.ewc.edu/admissions/prospective-students/transfer-students |
| Admissions Website | http://www.ewc.edu/admissions (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://www.ewc.edu/home/students3/admissions |
| Application Fee | $25 |
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In order to be accepted to Edward Waters College, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| SAT Reading (25th Percentile) | 340 |
| SAT Reading (75th Percentile) | 420 |
| SAT Math (25th Percentile) | 340 |
| SAT Math (75th Percentile) | 450 |
| SAT Writing (25th Percentile) | 330 |
| SAT Writing (75th Percentile) | 405 |
| ACT Composite (25th Percentile) | 14 |
| ACT Composite (75th Percentile) | 17 |
| ACT English (25th Percentile) | 11 |
| ACT English (75th Percentile) | 16 |
| ACT Math (25th Percentile) | 15 |
| ACT Math (75th Percentile) | 18 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 4 | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 4 | ||||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 29 | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 15 | ||||
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General | 0 | ||||
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | 14 | ||||
| Communication, journalism, and related programs | 8 | ||||
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 8 | ||||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 3 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | ||||
| Education | 11 | ||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 | ||||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 6 | ||||
| Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 0 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 0 | ||||
| Mathematics and statistics | 2 | ||||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||||
| Multi/interdisciplinary studies | 0 | ||||
| Gerontology | 0 | ||||
| Philosophy and religious studies | 1 | ||||
| Religion/Religious Studies, Other | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 9 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 9 | ||||
| Security and protective services | 13 | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 13 | ||||
| Social sciences | 3 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | ||||
| Sociology | 1 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 2 | ||||
| Music, General | 2 | ||||
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