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How strong are the academics at Edward Waters University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

12:1
Student to faculty ratio

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Edward Waters has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Edward Waters University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Edward Waters' website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Edward Waters University:

59%
First-year retention rate
30%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Edward Waters University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Communication and Media Studies
Communication, General
3.8
12.44
21.08
29.72
38.36
47

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 12
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 47
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 11
  • Communication, General 11
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 0
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 24
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 11
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 4

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