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Edward Waters University Admission Requirements

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Edward Waters University Admission Overview

Edward Waters University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Edward Waters University admitted 84.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.64 GPA (B-) and SAT 820-990 / ACT 14-18. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Edward Waters University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

84.9%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The Edward Waters University acceptance rate is 84.9%. Last year, 8,735 of 10,283 applicants were admitted. That is the 40th lowest acceptance rate in Florida.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Edward Waters University and can you get accepted?

Edward Waters University is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Edward Waters University typically attracts "B-" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.64. 3% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Edward Waters University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

2.64

Typical High School Grades

B-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 2.64

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Edward Waters University typically have around a 2.64 GPA (B-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have below average high school grades.

The school ranks #47 in Florida for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.6 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Edward Waters University Test Policy

Test Submission Requirements

Edward Waters University requires official SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants. Regular admission consideration is given to applicants with at least a 2.5 high school GPA and an ACT composite of 14 or an SAT of 800. Scores printed on the high school transcript may be used in review; official ACT or College Board reports complete the admission file.

Cycle: unknown. Source: https://www.ew.edu/admissions/

Edward Waters University SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

820-990

Freshmen who sent SAT

59%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 430
  • Math 390
  • Composite 820
SAT 25th percentile scores for Edward Waters University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 510
  • Math 480
  • Composite 990
SAT 75th percentile scores for Edward Waters University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Edward Waters University typically score around a 910 SAT (middle 50% 820–990) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 24th percentile nationally. Edward Waters University ranks #37 in the state of Florida for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 820 to 990

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SAT policy

You must send SAT or ACT for unknown. Confirm current rules on the school's site.

View other colleges which accept students in the 910 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Edward Waters University
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
990+ Above 75th >92%
910 to 990 Avg + 85%-92%
820 to 910 Avg - 75%-85%
Below 820 Below mid-50 <75%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Edward Waters University ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

14-18

Freshmen reporting ACT

41%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 11
  • Math 14
  • Composite 14
ACT 25th percentile scores for Edward Waters University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 17
  • Math 16
  • Composite 18
ACT 75th percentile scores for Edward Waters University

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Edward Waters University typically have around a 16 ACT (mid-50 14–18) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 25th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Edward Waters University places #38 among colleges in Florida for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 14 to 18

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

ACT or SAT is required for unknown. Check the school's site for current rules.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 16.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Edward Waters University
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
18+ Above 75th >92%
16 to 18 Avg + 85%-92%
14 to 16 Avg - 75%-85%
Below 14 Below mid-50 <75%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Edward Waters University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 6,196 3,886 10,283
Accepted 5,294 3,296 8,735
Acceptance Rate 85% 85% 85%
Enrolled 100 159 264
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 2% 5% 3%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Edward Waters University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Edward Waters University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Test scores: school admissions site, unknown. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Edward Waters University is $25.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Edward Waters University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Edward Waters University is test-required for unknown. Last year it admitted 84.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.64 GPA (about an B- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=133526.

GPA calculator: Edward Waters University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026