ROTC at Edward Waters University
Jacksonville, FL · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Edward Waters University students join Army ROTC at University of Florida.
Cross-town & partner options
Edward Waters University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 62.5 miROTC outcomes
Students at Edward Waters University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 1.1 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 85% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $16,366 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $16,366 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 28% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Edward Waters University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Edward Waters University has 1,087 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Edward Waters University.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Edward Waters University: FAQ
Does Edward Waters University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Edward Waters University students join Army ROTC at University of Florida.
Which ROTC branches can Edward Waters University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Florida, 63 mi).
Is ROTC at Edward Waters University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Edward Waters University and train with the unit at University of Florida.
School links and location
These links belong to Edward Waters University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
ew.edu
- Admissions
ew.edu
- Financial aid
ew.edu
Location: Jacksonville, FL 32209
IPEDS UNITID: 133526
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