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Edgewood University
Edgewood University says yes to 75.7% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $59,728 median earnings.
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Edgewood University sits in Madison proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $96,101 four years out. 25.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,107 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 73.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Edgewood University received 1,315 applications and admitted 1,243 (94.5%), with 219 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. Edgewood University's 75.7% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How Edgewood University compares
| Edgewood University | Wisconsin median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 75.7% | 81.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $35,860 | $33,396 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $59,728 | $55,452 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Edgewood University: $59,728 median at year ten, versus $55,452 across Wisconsin institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $35,860 regardless of where you're from. At Edgewood University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,107 — Edgewood University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
60.2% graduate within six years. Roughly 40% don't — ask a Edgewood University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Edgewood University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $96,101 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,577 |
| Biology, General | $69,355 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $64,738 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $54,257 |
| Psychology, General | $49,536 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,946 |
| Education, Other | $48,936 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $44,540 |
Median earnings for these 9 Edgewood University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $59,728 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 40 additional Edgewood University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Edgewood University?
Edgewood University doesn't look at test scores; its 75.7% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Edgewood University's acceptance rate?
94.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,243 admitted from 1,315 applicants.
How much does Edgewood University cost?
At Edgewood University, published tuition is $35,860 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Edgewood University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Edgewood University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $59,728 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Wisconsin
- Concordia University-Wisconsin — 78.2% admitted
- Carroll University — 66.8% admitted
- Beloit College — 63% admitted
- Lawrence University — 63.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.