Edgewood College

Edgewood College is a private, religious school in an urban setting in Madison, Wisconsin. Edgewood College was founded in 1927 and now enrolls around 2,038 students a year, including 1,407 undergrads. Edgewood College provides on-campus housing for up to 654 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 40% of students spend their weekends on campus .

There are many ways for students to get involved at Edgewood College! Love music or performing? Perform with one of Edgewood College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Edgewood College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Edgewood College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Edgewood College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Edgewood College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Edgewood College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2022 is August 1. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should receive admissions decisions by August 1.

2021 Edgewood College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	72%
Average GPA	3.5
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	3%
Tuition	$31,700

Is Edgewood College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a school is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a clearer idea of what Edgewood College offers and if it could be the right college for you.

2020 Acceptance Rate for Edgewood College

It is moderately difficult to get into Edgewood College. Around 72% of applicants get into Edgewood College each year. Last year, 1,397 students applied to Edgewood College and 1,011 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Edgewood College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 79% of students who start at Edgewood College come back the next year. Around 64% of students who started at Edgewood College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Edgewood College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 68% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Edgewood College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2020, the total market value of the school endowment was $41.9 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Edgewood College spends about $10,253 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Edgewood College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Edgewood College meets 75% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $25,066 a year.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $37,332 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Edgewood College. Based on this information, how does Edgewood College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Edgewood College a good school for you?

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Where is Edgewood College?

Edgewood College is located in the urban setting of Madison, Wisconsin.

If you want to see Edgewood College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Routes 14/151 to Madison, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Dane County Regional.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Edgewood College and Madison are like without leaving home.

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