Edward Waters University Demographics & Diversity Overview

95%
Minority Students
47%
Female Students
2%
International
26
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Edward Waters University has a diverse student body with 95% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
4.7%(55)
Hispanic
3.4%(40)
African American
85.3%(1,006)
Asian
0.4%(5)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(3)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(3)
Two or More Races
3.2%(38)
Unknown
2.5%(29)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color95%
Total Enrollment1,223
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

Edward Waters University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Edward Waters University has a gender distribution of 47% female students and 53% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
53.0%(628)
Women
46.7%(553)
Other
0.3%(3.5)

Gender Statistics

Men628

51% of total enrollment

Women553

45% of total enrollment

Other3.5

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Edward Waters University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 56% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.9%(30)
18-19
34.3%(350)
20-21
30.0%(306)
22-24
17.9%(182)
25+
14.8%(151)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
38.3%(23)
25+
61.7%(37)

Age Diversity Insights

56%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

3%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Edward Waters University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 84% in-state residents, 14% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
84.0%(262)
Out-of-State
14.4%(45)
International
1.6%(5)

Regional Representation

In-State262

84% of student body

Out-of-State45

14% of student body

International5

2% of student body

States Represented

26 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

95%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

47%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age