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.
< CollapseEdgewood College is a small Dominican Catholic liberal arts college in Madison, Wisconsin, in the Diocese of Madison. Overlooking the shore's of Lake Wingra, it occupies 55 acres (223,000 m²) on Madison's near-west side. The Edgewood College estate was bought and built in 1855 by Mr. Ashmead from Governor Leonard J. Farwell. The land was later developed by Samuel Marshall, who loved the beauty of the Edgewood villa. He beautified the land by planting trees, formal gardens, and climbing grapevines on trellises. The Edgewood villa was passed from the Marshall to the Governor Cadwallader Colden Washburn in 1873. After Washburn bought Edgewood villa, he made it his home to help further his political career. Being a man who lived by the motto “stick and hang,” Cadwallader Washburn donated his Edgewood property to the Dominican Sisters as a gift for educational purposes. Mother Mary Emily Power was the one who accepted the gift of the property. In September 1881, advertisements were placed in local newspapers letting it be known that St. Regina Academy -- then a private boarding school for girls -- was open. The school eventually accommodated all grades, kindergarten through college; the latter was founded by three Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, Wisconsin: Mother M. Samuel, Sister M. Thomas Aquinas, and Sister M. Grace. Many Dominican Sisters still live near the campus and participate in its activities. Thanks to the land grant, Edgewood College currently shares grounds with Edgewood High School, Edgewood Campus School, and the Edgewood Nursery School.
The college has an art therapy program and has strong nursing, educational and business tracks. It prides itself on its service to the vocational community, with recent 2005 press releases touting refresher courses for IT professionals. However, it also serves a broader undergraduate liberal arts agenda.
In 2005, the student newspaper (On the Edge) had finalists in the Associated Press Collegiate Story of the Year contest for their investigative work, having produced several stories which prompted rapid policy changes in response. Jack Vitek is the paper's current adviser.
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| Percent of Students International: | 2% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 18% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Lake Michigan Conference) Baseball (Lake Michigan Conference) Track (Lake Michigan Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 17,000 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,830 | 24% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,248 | 40% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 5,806 | 87% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,811 | 74% | |
Any Aid: |
95% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 81% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 1% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 480, Math: 350 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 540, Math: 550 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 96% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 19, Verbal: 18, Math: 18 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 25, Verbal: 24, Math: 24 |
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
