A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Edward Waters College are mostly Black with a small White population. The school has very low racial diversity. 96% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Edward Waters College is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
4%
|
| Black |
89%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 15% more male students than female students enrolled at Edward Waters College with a gender ratio of 54% men to 46% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Edward Waters College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
54%
|
| Women |
46%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
632
|
| Women |
549
|
Edward Waters College serves a very low number of students outside of Florida, with 77 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
77%
|
| Out of State |
20%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
82% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 3.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=133526 IPEDS survey data for Edward Waters College.