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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Edward Waters University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

83
%
Acceptance rate
Test Blind
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Edward Waters University?

83%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Edward Waters accepted 83% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 8,950 people applied and 7,509 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
4677 / 5511 (85%)
Men
2802 / 3439 (81%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Edward Waters University:

100%
82.0
64.0
46.0
28.0
10.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

4%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 4% ended up enrolling at Edward Waters University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Edward Waters University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Edward Waters considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation

Considered

  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Edward Waters University?

Test Blind
Testing

Grades

Edward Waters is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.

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