Edward Waters University

Edward Waters University is a mid-size private non-profit baccalaureate institution located in Jacksonville, Florida, with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,087. As a baccalaureate-level institution, it concentrates its academic programs at the undergraduate level, offering focused four-year degrees with direct pathways to employment or graduate study. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Florida postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 85% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 85% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $9,743 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 28%, 17 percentage points below the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $34,782. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.