Edward Waters University Acceptance Rate
Jacksonville, Florida · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 9,805
- Admitted
- 8,316
- Yield
- 3.8%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Edward Waters University's acceptance rate has risen from 53% in 2014–15 to 84.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,100 to 9,805 (+367%) over that period.
Its 84.8% rate makes Edward Waters University more selective than about 32% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 44 tracked Florida schools, it is more selective than about 14%.
Edward Waters University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 3.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,100 | 1,112 | 53% | 239 |
| 2015–16 | 3,353 | 1,801 | 53.7% | 259 |
| 2016–17 | 3,759 | 2,169 | 57.7% | 250 |
| 2017–18 | 2,923 | 1,767 | 60.5% | 294 |
| 2018–19 | 3,617 | 2,009 | 55.5% | 331 |
| 2019–20 | 3,444 | 2,105 | 61.1% | 239 |
| 2020–21 | 5,364 | 3,059 | 57% | 272 |
| 2021–22 | 6,254 | 5,010 | 80.1% | 344 |
| 2022–23 | 8,988 | 7,509 | 83.5% | 318 |
| 2023–24 | 9,805 | 8,316 | 84.8% | 316 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 6,091 | 5,222 | 85.7% |
| Men | 3,614 | 3,059 | 84.6% |
| Unknown | 100 | 35 | 35% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Edward Waters University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Edward Waters University's acceptance rate?
Edward Waters University's acceptance rate is 84.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (8,316 admitted of 9,805 applicants).
Is Edward Waters University test optional?
Edward Waters University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Edward Waters University?
Edward Waters University received 9,805 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 8,316.
Is Edward Waters University getting harder to get into?
Edward Waters University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 53% in 2014–15 to 84.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.ewc.edu/.