Edward Waters University Admissions

Edward Waters University practices open admission with an 83.54% acceptance rate. This means most students who apply get in, making it accessible to those who might not qualify for more competitive schools. The university doesn't require standardized test scores, focusing instead on potential rather than past performance. With 75.57% of students receiving Pell Grants, the school actively serves low-income families. Edward Waters seeks students who value the tight-knit community of an HBCU and want personalized attention with an 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The university particularly welcomes first-generation college students and those committed to the African Methodist Episcopal tradition of service and academic excellence.