Edgewood College
Madison, Wisconsin 53711-1997
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
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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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
43.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.9%/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%
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
Estimated from WI state average + large city premium