Frequently Asked Questions

We hope that these questions and answers can help you as you learn more information about Edgewood College. If you still have unanswered questions after reading these FAQ’s, please feel free to contact the Admission's Office at (608) 663-2294, or by email at admissions@edgewood.edu. We will do our best to answer your questions or forward you to the appropriate person.

1. What is the enrollment at Edgewood College?
2. What are the admissions requirements to be accepted at Edgewood?
3. What is the earliest date that I can apply?
4. Is there an application deadline?
5. Do you have an early application/decision process?
6. How long does it take to hear if I have been accepted?
7. Are freshman required to live on campus?
8. Are transfer students required to live on campus?
9. What is the price of tuition? Room and board?
10. What percentage of freshmen receive financial aid?
11. What types of financial aid are available? How can I learn what it would cost for me to attend Edgewood College?
12. How can we take a tour?
13. What is the average class size?
14. Is Edgewood College religiously affiliated?
15. What sports are offered at Edgewood College?
16. How safe is the Edgewood College campus?
17. What is Edgewood College's ACT Assessment Code?

1. What is the enrollment at Edgewood College?
   Nearly 2,550 students are enrolled at Edgewood College. About 1500 of those are full-time undergraduates, approximately 450 are part-time undergraduates, and nearly 530 are in one of our six graduate level programs. Each year we try to maintain an incoming freshman class of around 300 students.
   
   
   
   
2. What are the admissions requirements to be accepted at Edgewood?
   Students must meet at least two of the following requirements:
   
   • Minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.5
   • Minimum ACT composite score of 18
   • Rank in the top 50% of high school graduating class
   To be considered for undergraduate admission to Edgewood College, incoming freshmen must submit the Undergraduate Application, $25 application fee, official high school transcripts, and an ACT score report.
   
   
   
   
3. What is the earliest date that I can apply?
   Prospective freshmen students can apply for admission to Edgewood College during the Fall of their senior year of high school beginning September 1.
   
   
   
   
4. Is there an application deadline?
   Click Here for current deadline information.
   
   
   
   
5. Do you have an early application/decision process?
   We do not.
   
   
   
   
6. How long does it take to hear if I have been accepted?
   An application is considered complete when we have received a student’s application, application fee, high school transcripts and ACT scores. Once all of those application requirements are submitted the Edgewood College Admissions Office will notified applicants of their admission status by mail within about 2 weeks.
   
   
   
   
7. Are freshman required to live on campus?
   Freshman and Sophomores are required to live on campus.
   
   
   
   
8. Are transfer students required to live on campus?
   Freshmen and sophomore transfer students will be encouraged to live on campus pending room availability. Junior and senior transfer students do not have to live on campus.
   
   
   
   
9. What is the price of tuition? Room and board?
   Tuition for a full-time undergraduate student for the 2007-2008 academic year is $19,080. A full-time student carries 12 or more credits. Room and board rates vary depending on the student’s choice of residence hall, but the average room and board cost for one academic year is $6,535 (this includes a meal plan). Tuition rates tend to rise at a rate of 5-7% annually, while room and board rates usually increase 3-5% per year.
   The undergraduate tuition cost per credit hour is $601.
   
   
   
   
10. What percentage of freshmen receive financial aid?
    In Fall 2006, 98% of the incoming freshman class received some form of financial aid.
    
    
     
11. What types of financial aid are available? How can I learn what it would cost for me to attend Edgewood College?
    Financial aid is allocated primarily on the basis of academic achievement and family financial need. Scholarships are available for students based upon their high school GPA and ACT scores, while need-based grants are available from the federal government, state of Wisconsin, and Edgewood College. In addition, Edgewood participates in federal loan programs and offers student employment on campus. To learn more, click here. Early financial aid estimates are available for admitted students from October through January by contacting the Admissions Office; official financial aid packages are determined based on the results of the FAFSA, which must be filed after January 1 of a student’s senior year. Awards are packaged in March of a student’s senior year.
    
    
    
    
12. How can we take a tour?
    There are two options:
    
    Individual appointments: We typically offer tours four times a day, Monday through Friday, during the academic year. (Call the Admissions Office at 608-663-2294 to find out on which Saturdays we have visit opportunities. Tour schedules also change periodically around Thanksgiving and between the Fall and Spring semesters) Our Admissions office can arrange a visit for you to meet with an admissions counselor, attend a class, meet with faculty and/or coaches; just let us know what you’d like to accomplish on your visit.
    
    Campus Preview Days for the 2007-08 academic year will be held on Thursday and Friday, October 25 & 26, and Saturday, April 19. Prospective students and families have the opportunity to meet with faculty, student activities, and athletic department representatives that day, in addition to campus tours, presentations about financial aid, and interactions with current students.
    
    To arrange an individual appointment or confirm a spot at one of our Campus Preview Days, e-mail us at admissions@edgewood.edu. Please include the student’s name, address, phone number, e-mail, year of graduation, major, and if you have any interest in fine arts or athletics.
    
    
    
    
13. What is the average class size?
    The average class at Edgewood is around 15 students, though courses for freshmen and sophomores and courses in popular majors may have more students than that. All courses are taught by faculty, not teaching assistants, which ensures that Edgewood College students receive quality instruction regardless of class size.
    
    
    
    
14. Is Edgewood College religiously affiliated?
    Yes. Edgewood College is sponsored by the Sinsinawa Dominican Congregation of Catholic Sisters. As expressed in the mission statement of the college, Edgewood College “affirms both its Catholic heritage and its respect for other religious traditions.” Courses in Catholic theology are offered as part of the curriculum, Mass is celebrated on campus weekly, and student organizations such as Cor ad Cor exist for students wishing to deepen their knowledge and involvement with the Catholic faith. The entire campus community is invited to participate in such activities. In addition, there are many courses and activities from other religious traditions. We expect and encourage Edgewood College students to explore new perspectives, yet feel comfortable in their current faith traditions.
    
    
    
    
15. What sports are offered at Edgewood College?
    Edgewood College is an NCAA Division III college participating in the Northern Athletics Conference. Men's sports: baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer and track (running events only). Women's sports: basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball and track (running events only).
    
    For more information about the Edgewood College Eagles, visit the Athletics website. There is a directory at that site listing telephone numbers and e-mail addresses; feel free to contact any coach if you are interested in participating at the varsity level for that sport.
    
    Edgewood also offers an extensive intramurals program open to all students.
    
    
    
    
16. How safe is the Edgewood College campus?
    The campus is patrolled by professional security officers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information, please consult our Safety and Security site. The campus Crime Statistics Report, available on-line, demonstrates how safe our campus is.
    
    
     
17. What is Edgewood College's ACT Assessment Code?
    4582