Admission of First-Time Students

Applicants must submit the following to the Office of Admissions:

1. The Application for Undergraduate Admission, fully completed and signed by the applicant.
2. A high school transcript, sent directly from the high school. This transcript should include a list of courses, a statement of rank in class, and a cumulative grade point average.
3. Official ACT or SAT scores, sent directly from ACT, the College Board (SAT), or as part of a high school transcript. Students who have been out of high school for more than one year are not required to submit ACT or SAT scores.
4. GED scores and a transcript from the last high school attended are required for students who did not graduate from a high school.
5. A non-refundable application fee of $25.

Once these credentials have been submitted, they become the property of Edgewood College and cannot be released for any reason.

Candidates for admission to Edgewood College are expected to present a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) cumulative high school grade point average, rank in the upper half of their graduating high school class, and a composite score of 18 ACT or 850 SAT (Combined Critical Reading and Mathematics). Students who have completed the HSED or GED are expected to present a minimum composite score of 2740 or the equivalent. There may be additional entrance requirements for certain majors (e.g., Nursing). Contact the Office of Admissions for details.

Candidates will also present at least sixteen units of high school study, twelve of which should be chosen from among the following fields: Natural Science, Speech, Social Science, English, Foreign Language, History, Religious Studies (one unit only), and Mathematics. Two years of the same foreign language in grades 9-12 with grades of C or better are also recommended; if not completed in high school, the equivalent will be required at Edgewood.

First-time students who do not meet direct admission requirements may be invited to apply for conditional admission. A personal essay, letters of recommendation, and an on-campus interview may be requested by the Office of Admissions to supplement the student’s application for admission to the college.

After admission, students must complete the following steps:

1. Remit a $100 tuition deposit by May 1. The fee is non-refundable.
2. Attend one Advising/Registration day during the spring or summer prior to the start of the Fall semester.
3. Prior to the start of classes, submit final high school transcripts, including the student’s date of high school graduation.