Edward Waters College was founded in 1866, making it the oldest historically black college in the state of Florida and one of the oldest in the United States. The college was established by the African Methodist Episcopal Church and was named after Bishop Edward Waters, who served as its first president.

The college was originally located in Jacksonville, Florida, but moved to its current location in downtown Jacksonville in 1910. During this time, Edward Waters College became one of the first colleges to offer degrees to African Americans. The school also offered a variety of courses ranging from music and art to mathematics and science. In addition, the college provided a variety of extracurricular activities such as athletics, debate teams and student clubs.

In 1947, Edward Waters College became accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). This accreditation allowed for increased curriculum offerings that included new degree programs such as business administration, nursing and education. The college also began offering graduate-level courses during this period.

Since then, Edward Waters College has continued to grow with new academic programs being added regularly. In recent years, the college has made strides towards becoming a more technologically advanced institution with the introduction of online degree programs as well as an increase in computer labs on campus. Additionally, Edward Waters College is now home to several research centers that aim to advance knowledge on topics related to African American history and culture.

Edward Waters College, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Edward Waters College. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Edward Waters College, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.

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Admissions Stats

Edward Waters College is a private, historically black college located in Jacksonville, Florida. Founded in 1866 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church, it is one of the oldest historically black colleges in the United States. The college enrolls a diverse student body of approximately 1,000 students from around the world. Edward Waters College has an acceptance rate of 81%, making it a moderately selective institution. The majority of accepted students have an average GPA of 2.7 or higher and a composite ACT score of 18 or higher. The college also requires applicants to submit two letters of recommendation, an essay, and a high school transcript. Additionally, the college offers a variety of merit-based scholarships to incoming students who demonstrate strong academic performance and leadership potential. Edward Waters College is dedicated to providing students with an education that prepares them for success in their future careers and lives. The college offers more than 40 bachelor’s degrees in areas such as business, education, healthcare, nursing, social work, and more. The college also houses several research centers that focus on areas such as African American history, health disparities accepted in students have an average GPA Florida communities of 2.5, and the or higher and preservation of African American culture SAT scores ranging from. 900 to 1000. In addition to fulfilling academic requirements, applicants must also submit letters of recommendation and a personal essay as part of their application package.

The college offers over 25 undergraduate majors including business administration, biology, computer science, criminal justice and psychology. Edward Waters College also offers several graduate programs including master’s degrees in business administration and education as well as a Doctorate in Educational Leadership program. All undergraduate students are required to participate in the college’s Core Curriculum program which includes courses such as English Composition, American History and Math Foundations. Students may also choose to participate in extracurricular activities such as sports teams, student organizations and volunteer programs. The college also provides numerous resources for students such as tutoring services and career counseling to help them succeed both academically and professionally after graduation.

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