Edgewood College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4598 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1273 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1197 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #26 of 47 | In Wisconsin |
| #3 of 5 | In Madison |
| #2771 of 4,026 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 95%
- Undergraduates
- 1,214
- Graduates
- 787
- Male:Female Ratio
- 30:70
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- edgewood.edu
Edgewood College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Edgewood College has an acceptance rate of 95% and is among the 30% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 92% | 96% |
| Applicants | 1,315 | 431 | 881 |
| Admissions | 1,243 | 398 | 842 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 217 | 65 | 151 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
387 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
332 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1466 (73%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 185 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 105 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 88 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 64 (3%) |
| Asian | 57 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 25 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Edgewood College is $26,692 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $20,926 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,345 |
| $48-75K | $20,806 |
| $75-110K | $26,982 |
| $110K+ | $29,049 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,850 | $19,656 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,850 | $19,656 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,850 | $19,656 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 535 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,590 |
Edgewood College majors
Edgewood College has granted 305 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs, 142 master's across 8 programs, and 16 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Edgewood College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 107 | 37 | |
| Education, General | 42 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 39 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 27 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 19 | ||
| Psychology, General | 17 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 2 | 12 | |
| Communication, General | 13 | ||
| Education, Other | 11 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 9 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 9 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 8 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 8 | ||
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | 8 | ||
| Accounting | 2 | 5 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 7 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Graphic Design | 6 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 5 | ||
| Sociology, General | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Music Technology | 3 | ||
| Neuroscience | 3 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 2 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 2 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Cytotechnology & Cytotechnologist | 1 | ||
| Environmental Science | 1 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 305 | 142 | 16 |
Edgewood College has a graduation rate of 67%, which is among the 27% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 67% | 60% | 70% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Edgewood College has published 538 scientific papers with 6,526 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Psychology, Medicine, Biology, Physics, Computer Science, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 4 |
| 1993 | 0 | 6 |
| 1994 | 6 | 4 |
| 1995 | 7 | 14 |
| 1996 | 7 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 | 19 |
| 1998 | 12 | 12 |
| 1999 | 10 | 27 |
| 2000 | 7 | 40 |
| 2001 | 10 | 46 |
| 2002 | 20 | 52 |
| 2003 | 13 | 60 |
| 2004 | 7 | 72 |
| 2005 | 14 | 101 |
| 2006 | 15 | 79 |
| 2007 | 19 | 108 |
| 2008 | 17 | 114 |
| 2009 | 23 | 111 |
| 2010 | 15 | 121 |
| 2011 | 23 | 182 |
| 2012 | 21 | 229 |
| 2013 | 27 | 291 |
| 2014 | 20 | 320 |
| 2015 | 19 | 335 |
| 2016 | 23 | 331 |
| 2017 | 28 | 333 |
| 2018 | 27 | 359 |
| 2019 | 18 | 463 |
| 2020 | 19 | 448 |
| 2021 | 16 | 515 |
| 2022 | 13 | 546 |
| 2023 | 14 | 547 |
| 2024 | 10 | 501 |
Notable alumni
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Meg Johnson
- Born in
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United States - Occupations
- poetlecturer
- Biography
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Meg Johnson is an American poet and lecturer. Her poems have appeared in numerous literary magazines, including Midwestern Gothic, Slipstream Magazine, Word Riot, Hobart, and many others. Her first collection of poems, Inappropriate Sleepover, was released in 2014, her second collection, The Crimes of Clara Turlington, was released in December 2015., and her third book, Without: Body, Name, Country is due to release in September 2020. She is also the current editor of the Dressing Room Poetry Journal.
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Alexis Herman
- Occupations
- social workerpoliticiansociologist
- Biography
-
Alexis Margaret Herman formerly served as the 23rd U.S. Secretary of Labor under President Bill Clinton; she was the first African-American to hold the position. Prior to serving as Secretary, she was Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement.
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Becca Hamilton
- Occupations
- curler
- Biography
-
Rebecca Lynn Hamilton is an American curler from McFarland, Wisconsin. She is a five-time national women's champion, three-time national mixed doubles champion, two-time national junior champion, and a two-time Olympian. At the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics, she competed in mixed doubles curling with her brother, Matt, along with playing with the women's curling team. She was again on the women's curling team during the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
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Dianne Hesselbein
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Dianne H. Hesselbein is an American Democratic politician from Middleton, Wisconsin. She is the minority leader of the Wisconsin Senate since December 2023; she has been a member of the Senate since January 2023, representing Wisconsin's 27th Senate district. She previously served ten years in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 79th Assembly district from 2013 through 2023.
General info
| Founded | 1927 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Cor ad Cor Loquitur Heart Speaks to Heart |
| Colors | black, white, red |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May). January (Interim). Also summer session (May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 342 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1000 Edgewood College Drive Madison, Wisconsin, 53711-1997 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 270,000 |
| Phone | 6086634861 |