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Edgewood College is located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. It was established in the year 1927. The campus occupies an area of more than 50 acres. Edgewood College offers degrees and certificate programs in diverse areas of study including business, computer science, education, mathematics, nursing, and religious studies. The schools under this college are:
Edgewood College sponsors men's teams in basketball, baseball, golf, soccer, track, and cross country. It sponsors women's teams in basketball, golf, cross country, softball, soccer, volleyball, track, and tennis. The sports teams are popularly known as the Eagles.
Madison, WI is home to Edgewood. Madison is a medium-sized city. Students select the school partly because it is a Roman Catholic school. Edgewood is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in business and management and education and teaching.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 560.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Edgewood has 2,581 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Edgewood College
1000 Edgewood College Drive
Madison, WI 53711-1997
General Phone: (608) 663-4861
http://www.edgewood.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 125 | elementary school teaching, education, education courses, educational administration, early childhood special ed, English teaching, music teaching, biology teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 102 | business, business management, accounting, MIS |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 81 | registered nursing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 56 | psychology, marriage and family therapy, art therapy |
| Liberal Arts | 54 | sociology, English, social services, political science, history, interdisciplinary studies, international relations, Spanish language, ... |
| Science | 25 | biology, chemistry, natural sciences |
| Media | 21 | communication studies |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | computer and info science |
| Design | 6 | graphic design |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 4 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Support and Technology | 2 | cytotechnologist |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Edgewood in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 380 | 37 |
| Master's degree | 94 | 5 |
| Doctor's degree | 18 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Edgewood had a total enrollment of 2,581 students (2,193 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 27% |
| Women | 73% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 68% |
| Graduate | 32% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 89% |
| Illinois | 6% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
Edgewood offers campus housing for 554 of its 2,193 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Madison, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wisconsin Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,244 | 944 | 76% | 300 | 32% |
| Men | 330 | 229 | 69% | 80 | 35% |
| Women | 914 | 715 | 78% | 220 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 2% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,040 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,040 |
| Room and board | $ 6,828 |
| Room charge | $ 3,468 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,360 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,735 |
Financial Aid:
Edgewood participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 384800)
Edgewood has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $65,849 | 11 | $65,823 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $58,731 | 16 | $53,016 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $47,164 | 17 | $50,243 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $47,190 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 49 | $59,861 | 47 | $54,639 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Education, General
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Natural Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Edgewood Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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