Edward Waters College
Website: http://www.ewc.edu
Address: 1658 Kings Rd , Jacksonville , Florida – 32209
Phone: (904) 470-8000
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type
Four or more years Private not-for-profit
Awards offered
Less then 1 year certificate, Bachelor’s
Campus setting
Large City
Campus housing
Yes
Carnegie classification
Baccalaureate Colleges–Diverse Fields
Athletics (football)
NCAA, Florida Sun Conference
Religious affiliation
African Methodist Episcopal
Calendar system
Semester
Remedial services
Yes
Academic/career counseling service
Yes
Employment services for students
Yes
Placement services for completers
Yes
On-campus daycare
No
Distance learning
Yes
ROTC
No
Study abroad
No
Weekend/evening college
No
ADMISSIONS: INFORMATION
Application fee
$25
STATISTICS
TOTAL
MEN
WOMEN
Applicants
–
–
–
Percent admitted
–
–
–
Admitted applicants who enrolled
–
–
–
TEST SCORES
P 25
P 75
SAT Critical reading
–
–
SAT Math
–
–
SAT Writing
–
–
ACT Composite
–
–
ACT English
–
–
ACT Math
–
–
Secondary school GPA
Not applicable
Secondary school record
Not applicable
Completion of college preparatory program
Not applicable
Recommendations
Not applicable
Admissions test scores
Not applicable
COST
EXPENSES
AMOUNT
In-state tuition
$9,176
Out-of-state tuition
$9,176
Books and supplies
$1,260
On-campus room and board
$6,474
On-campus other expenses
$3,904
FINANCIAL AID
TYPE
AVG %
AVG AMOUNT
Financial aid
99%
–
Federal grant aid
75%
$2,554
State or local grant aid
72%
$1,287
Institutional grant aid
34%
–
Loan aid
71%
$3,299
STUDENT BODY
ENROLLMENT
TOTAL
% MEN
% WOMEN
Enrolled
843
54%
46%
Estimated undergraduates enrolled
840
Estimated graduates enrolled
0
Undergraduates 24 years old
–
Undergraduates 25 – 65 years old
–
GRADUATION RATE
Total
11%
Men
5%
Women
18%
Bachelor’s degree – 4 years
4%
Bachelor’s degree – 5 years
7%
Bachelor’s degree – 6 years
11%
Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses
Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
$9,176
$9,176
$9,176
$9,990
8.9%
Books and supplies
$1,260
$1,260
$1,260
$1,260
0.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board
$6,474
$6,474
$6,474
$6,474
0.0%
Other
$3,904
$3,904
$3,904
$3,904
0.0%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
On Campus
$20,814
$20,814
$20,814
$21,628
3.9%
Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$25
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
1,689
816
873
Percent admitted
24%
31%
18%
Percent admitted who enrolled
61%
65%
55%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
Secondary school record
X
Recommendations
X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)
X
Test Scores: Fall 2009 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
110
45%
ACT
148
60%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
- Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
- Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading
340
420
SAT Math
340
450
SAT Writing
330
405
ACT Composite
14
17
ACT English
11
16
ACT Math
15
18
- Edward Waters College is devoted to serving and assisting students who are qualified for admission and who will benefit from the College’s academic and social experiences. The College is especially well-equipped to support students who see value in our academic opportunities. Candidates who have earned at least a 2.00 cumulative grade point average are considered for regular admission.
- Edward Waters College requires the ACT Reading; the scores are 14 and 18 at the 25th and 75th percentiles respectively.
Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
1/1/1979 –
Accredited