Edgewood College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4584 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1271 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1194 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #26 of 47 | In Wisconsin |
| #3 of 5 | In Madison |
| #2823 of 4,114 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 76%
- Undergraduates
- 1,236
- Graduates
- 1,223
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- 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 76% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 70% | 78% |
| Applicants | 2,274 | 792 | 1,322 |
| Admissions | 1,722 | 551 | 1,034 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 268 | 92 | 167 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 2 | 5 |
756 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
417 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 | 1551 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 289 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 232 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 148 (6%) |
| Asian | 106 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 75 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 42 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Edgewood College is $27,038 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 | $22,291 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,089 |
| $48-75K | $22,573 |
| $75-110K | $23,493 |
| $110K+ | $30,913 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,860 | $19,656 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,860 | $19,656 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,860 | $19,656 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 567 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,250 |
Edgewood College majors
Edgewood College has granted 283 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs, 181 master's across 14 programs, and 27 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 | 99 | 57 | |
| Education, General | 39 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 29 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 25 | 2 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | 5 | 15 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 4 | 13 | |
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 11 | 5 | |
| Psychology, General | 16 | ||
| Accounting | 10 | 4 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 11 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 11 | ||
| Communication, General | 8 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 8 | ||
| Neuroscience | 8 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 8 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 7 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 | ||
| Education, Other | 6 | ||
| Sociology, General | 6 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 5 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Graphic Design | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | ||
| Cytotechnology & Cytotechnologist | 3 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | ||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 2 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Environmental Science | 2 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 1 | ||
| Geriatric Nurse & Nursing | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Music Technology | 1 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 1 | ||
| Thanatology | 1 | ||
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 283 | 181 | 27 |
Edgewood College has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 39% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 59% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Edgewood College has published 548 scientific papers with 6,832 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Law, Medicine, Biology, Computer Science, Physics, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 110 |
| 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 | 449 |
| 2021 | 16 | 516 |
| 2022 | 13 | 546 |
| 2023 | 14 | 548 |
| 2024 | 11 | 511 |
| 2025 | 12 | 373 |
Notable alumni
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Meg Johnson
- Born in
-
United States - Occupations
- poetlecturer
- Biography
-
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
- business executivesociologistsocial workerpolitician
- Biography
-
Alexis Margaret Herman was an American political figure who served as the 23rd United States secretary of labor from 1997 to 2001 under President Bill Clinton. She was the first Black American to hold the position. She was previously 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 | 355 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1000 Edgewood College Drive Madison, Wisconsin, 53711-1997 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 270,000 |
| Phone | 6086634861 |