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Edgewood College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 595
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 96%
Students retention rate 72%
On-time graduation rate 62%

Located in Madison, Wisconsin, Edgewood College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 96% indicates that Edgewood College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Edgewood College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Edgewood College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Edgewood College is 72% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Wisconsin is 74%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Edgewood College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

95.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$32,600

Cost of attendance at Edgewood College in 2022 for students from Wisconsin.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average $7,873
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$32,600

Cost of attendance at Edgewood College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average $15,679
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Edgewood College received on average $18,632 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$18,632
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 78 27% $4,635 $361,540
Other Federal Grant 78 27% $5,201 $405,644
State Grant/Scholarships 99 34% $3,266 $323,365
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 283 98% $16,122 $4,562,393
Total Grant & Scholarships 284 98% $18,632 $5,291,402

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Edgewood College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Edgewood College students is 61.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 55.6%.

61.7%

  • asian 66.7% 4 students
  • African American 44.4% 4 students
  • white 65.4% 157 students
  • unknown 75.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 36.4% 8 students
  • International Students 50.0% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 37.5% 3 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
  • Basketball Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Edgewood College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Edgewood College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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