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Edward Waters College
1658 Kings Rd, Jacksonville, 32209 -  View Map
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    Edward Waters College is a private, historically black college whose future is lined with pride, growth and success. Edward Waters College, the oldest private institution of higher education in the state of Florida, was founded in 1866 specifically to educate newly freed slaves.
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School Overview:
  Edward Waters College
County Duval County, FL
Title IV Eligible Yes
Carnegie Classification Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II
Institution Level 4 or more years
Institution Control Private, non-profit
Full-Time Undergraduate 818 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 21 students
Total Enrollment 839 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 373 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 96 %
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 95 %
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,544
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 87%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $2,369
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 73%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $2,563
% Students Receiving Loans 91%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $5,625
School Notes:
  • Established in 1866, Edward Waters College has a long and proud history of preparing educators and other leaders for service at the local, regional, state, and national levels. Edward Waters College is a national treasure. At Edward Waters College students learn to seize opportunities; the College offers a comprehensive array of academic programs, co-curricula activities and other vicarious experiences essential for success after graduation. EWC, the oldest private institution of higher education in the State of Florida.
  • Located on the Kings Road corridor, in close proximity to downtown Jacksonville, FL, Edward Waters College continues to build upon its solid foundation of teaching, research and community outreach.
  • Edward Waters College Academic Affairs provides an opportunity for students to discover their academic strengths, interests, and capabilities while acquiring knowledge and understanding of educational principles and practices in the traditional liberal arts: humanities, fine arts, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, and natural sciences.
  • Edward Waters College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the baccalaureate degree.
  • Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
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