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Madison, Wisconsin 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, nursing and emergency medicine, and therapy and counseling.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 350 and 550.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Edgewood has 2,646 enrolled students (as of 2005).
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Edgewood values student athletics, and belongs to the Lake Michigan Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Sponsored by the Sinsinawa Dominicans, Edgewood College is a community of learners that affirms both its Catholic heritage and its respect for other religious traditions. The liberal arts are the foundation of all our curricular offerings in the humanities, arts, sciences, and professional programs. Committed to excellence in teaching and learning, we seek to develop intellect, spirit, imagination, and heart. We welcome women and men who reflect the rich diversity of the world's cultures and perspectives. We foster open, caring, thoughtful engagement with one another and an enduring commitment to service, all in an educational community that seeks truth, compassion, justice, and partnership."
More complete details are provided below.
Edgewood College
1000 Edgewood College Drive
Madison, WI 53711-1997
General Phone: (608) 663-4861
Admissions Phone: (608) 663-2294
Financial Aid Phone: (608) 663-2206
http://www.edgewood.edu
Edgewood awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 148 | business, business management, accounting, MIS |
| Education And Teaching | 104 | education, educational administration, elementary school teaching, education courses, early childhood special ed, art education, math teaching, English teaching, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 60 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 55 | psychology, marriage and family therapy, art therapy |
| Liberal Arts | 50 | English, sociology, history, international relations, Spanish language, social services, political science, interdisciplinary studies, ... |
| Science | 22 | biology, chemistry, natural sciences |
| Design | 14 | graphic design |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer and info science |
| Art Studies | 6 | visual and performing arts, art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | religion |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 4 | criminal justice and safety |
| Media | 4 | communication studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Edgewood in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 343 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 116 | 5 |
| Doctor's degree | 20 | 1 |
In 2005, Edgewood had a total enrollment of 2,646 students (2,001 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 27% |
| Women | 73% |
| Full-Time | 88% |
| Part-Time | 12% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 26% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 92% |
| Illinois | 5% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 61 % |
Edgewood offers campus housing for 359 of its 2,001 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Madison, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,035 | 835 | 81% | 353 | 42% |
| Men | 278 | 203 | 73% | 97 | 48% |
| Women | 757 | 632 | 83% | 256 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 350 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 1% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (608) 663-2294
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,000 |
| Room and board | $ 5,862 |
| Room charge | $ 2,836 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,026 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,372 |
Financial Aid:
Edgewood participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 384800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (608) 663-2206
Edgewood has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| 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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $61,931 | 13 | $59,008 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 22 | $51,242 | 19 | $46,282 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $44,900 | 4 | $43,437 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $38,750 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 54 | $51,947 | 40 | $49,380 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Lake Michigan Conference |
| Baseball | Lake Michigan Conference |
| Track | Lake Michigan Conference |
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
Business 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
French Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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 12% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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