Edward Waters University (Official)
Higher EducationFlorida, United States51-200 Employees
Edward Waters University, located in Jacksonville, Florida, is a private higher education institution founded in 1866. As Florida's first private college and the first historically Black college on the First Coast, the university holds a historic position in the state’s higher education landscape. It offers degree programs across a range of disciplines, including biology, business administration, criminal justice, elementary education, communications, mathematics, music and fine arts, and psychology. The university serves traditional undergraduate students seeking a broad-based education and professional preparation. In 2026, EWU announced the launch of the Innovation Learner Lounge to advance student success and retention.