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Edgewood University

Edgewood University

Madison, WI · City · 1,107 students
Website Common App Scorecard
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$26,113
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
64%
Graduation rate
58% typical
$59,728
Earnings 10 years on
$55,545 typical
76%
Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located on the scenic shores of Lake Wingra in Madison, Wisconsin, Edgewood College is an independent Dominican Catholic liberal arts institution renowned for its strong professional and pre-health pathways, particularly in nursing, education, and business. The college pairs the intimacy of small, discussion-based classes and dedicated faculty mentorship with seamless access to the rich cultural, internship, and career resources of Wisconsin's vibrant capital city. Rooted in values of truth, justice, and compassion, the student experience is defined by active community engagement, personalized learning, and an inclusive campus culture that encourages ethical leadership.

Wikipedia:Edgewood University is a private Dominican university in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. It occupies a 55 acres (22 ha) campus overlooking Lake Wingra. Edgewood offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and 25 graduate degrees, and has an enrollment of over 2,400 students.

Location
Madison, WI, 53711-1997 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MKE · Milwaukee
77 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$35,860
Housing & food (on campus)$13,250
Books & supplies$800
Cost of attendance$52,450
Average net price$26,113
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$35,860
Housing & food (on campus)$13,250
Books & supplies$800
Cost of attendance$52,450
Average net price$26,113
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.edgewood.edu
How it’s made up
Tuition$38,350
Housing$14,100
Total published by the school$52,450
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$22,291
$30–48k
$19,089
$48–75k
$22,573
$75–110k
$23,493
$110k+
$30,913
Grants from the school
98% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $19,750
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
64%
Within 4 yrs
44%
Back for yr 2
73%
Transferred
29%
Pell students: 60.0% · others: 60.4% 
8 yrs after starting
62% graduated · 31% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 7% left or unknown
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$53,843
10 yrs after entry$59,728
Debt
Median at graduation$24,424
Monthly payment$259
Middle 50% owe$8.7k–$27k
90th percentile$33,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: 58% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,545 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
76%
Test policy
Not required
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 69.6% · women 78.2% 
Yield: 16.0% of admitted students enroll 

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Essay prompts

If Edgewood University asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body
Gender
Men 35%Women 65%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
15 : 1
Pell grant
26%
First-gen
28%
Family income
$58,183
Independent
24%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
7%
Where first-years come from
In state (WI)
81.0%
Out of state
18.2%
International
0.0%

Most out-of-state first-years from: IL 24 · CO 4 · MN 4 · AZ 2 · CA 2

Race & ethnicity
White
77%
Hispanic
10%
Black
4%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$53,843
After 10 yrs
$59,728
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing108
Business/Commerce, General39
Biology, General25
Psychology, General18
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods16
Communication and Media Studies14
Education, Other11
Criminal Justice and Corrections10
Sociology8
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions8
Computer and Information Sciences, General7
Fine and Studio Arts7
Political Science and Government6
Design and Applied Arts6
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft5
Natural Resources Conservation and Research4
Type your major above to highlight and detail relevant programs.
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$72M
Full-time faculty
39%
Faculty salary
$7,213/mo
Teaching spend
$7,993
per student
Federal loans
57%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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