Campus Vibe
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
Edgewood College is a private institution in Madison with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
67% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,728 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,634.
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News & Alerts
Edgewood College Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
42.6%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (70)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
75%
- •75% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Eagles
History & Fun Facts
- •History The property that would become the Edgewood College campus was first purchased in 1855 from Governor Leonard J.
- •Washburn bought Edgewood Villa in 1873 and later donated it to the Dominican Sisters for educational use.
- •A new building was constructed in 1893, but a fire later that year took the lives of three children and destroyed much of the property.
- •The Sisters quickly raised funds and rebuilt the school, which reopened as Sacred Heart Academy in 1894.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average