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Edgewood University

Edgewood University

Madison, WI · City · 1,107 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
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$26,113
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
64%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$59,728
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,545 typical
76%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Situated on a scenic, 55-acre wooded campus along the shores of Lake Wingra in Madison, Edgewood College is a private Dominican liberal arts institution best known for its supportive, value-centered learning environment and highly regarded professional programs in nursing, business, and education. Students enjoy a tight-knit and collaborative campus culture that strongly emphasizes social justice, community service, and sustainability, with a low student-to-faculty ratio that ensures highly personalized mentorship. What sets Edgewood apart is its "best of both worlds" location, which offers students a peaceful lakeside sanctuary for study that is just minutes away from the vibrant internship, cultural, and recreational opportunities of downtown Madison.

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
✈
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 · 2026-27
Edgewood University’s own figures for 2026-27, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$38,350
Housing$14,100
Total published by the school$52,450
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$22,291
$30–48k
$19,089
$48–75k
$22,573
$75–110k
$23,493
$110k+
$30,913
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
64%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
44%
Back for yr 2
73%
Transferred
29%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
62% graduated · 31% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 7% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
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 · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
76%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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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%
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 · EADA 2024-25
  • 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 · measured 2020 & 2021
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
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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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