Deep inside, your heart beats with curiosity—a relentless desire to reach for your dreams and become who you want to be. At Edgewood, the heart of your success lies in forging your own path.
TheEdgewood Experience
Edgewood is more than a college. It’s a community filled with people ready to guide you and become your biggest supporters as you shape your journey. A place where you belong.
AcademicsWhat Sets Us Apart
We care deeply about you and your success—both now and in the future. We make decisions based on your professional goals, dreams, and interests. You can expect engaging academic content, and dedicated staff who work one-on-one with you.
Financial AidMake Your Dreams a Reality
With the right financial help, you can make your college education dreams come true. Start by filling out a FAFSA form to help you qualify for grants, loans, and scholarships. We’re here to help you get the most aid possible.
AthleticsWhere Your Heart Races
Whether you’re cheering on the Eagles or experiencing those moments in competition—the first win, the first time you step onto the court, field, pitch, or mound, and the last few seconds of the game when you score—this is when your heart races.
A Vibrant CommunityWhere Your Heart Thrives
Understanding who you are and where you want to thrive—both academically and personally—begins with what’s in your heart. You’ll learn and experience life among friends and a supportive community of faculty and staff who want to see you succeed.
You’ll discover what you are passionate about—in a place where you’ll be supported, challenged, and connected. What will be your Edgewood University story?
Our beautiful campus is next to Lake Wingra and in the heart of our bustling state capital, Madison, Wisconsin. It’s a city known for its inquisitive minds and inclusive spirits, ranked among the best places to live in the U.S. Adventure and nature are just steps away from our campus. And if you seek the city life, you’ll find farmer’s markets, museums, live music, and more nearby.
Lake Wingra
Biking & Hiking Trails
Dane County Farmers Market
Madison, WI
Henry Vilas Zoo
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
We’re sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, a community of learners that affirm its Catholic heritage and its respect for other religious traditions.
Inspired by our Dominican traditions, our focus is on creating a caring and inclusive community where you can unleash your intellect, spirit, imagination, and heart. We help you become a leader who embraces and reflects our diverse world, serves others, and engages in a lifelong search for truth both personally and professionally.
There’s always something new to do at Edgewood University.
Edgewood University Field at Reddan Park | September 10, 2025
Women’s Soccer hosts UW-Stout in nonconference action
Wingra Commons | September 10, 2025
Come sprint through a series of fun, interactive stations – each designed to teach an essential life skill like how to read nutrition labels, how to do laundry, and adult in under 15 minutes!
You will be entered into a raffle to win a $50 basket with household essentials if you complete all of the stations.
Predolin 115B | September 11, 2025
Mental Health Ambassadors contribute to a culture of care on our campus through destigmatizing mental health concerns and providing relevant resources to others. This training is open to anyone who would like to volunteer to be a Mental Health Ambassador for Edgewood University. It will last approximately 60 minutes. Participating in this training and being an MHA is a low stakes, high reward way to make a difference in our campus community.
RSVP link – https://edgewood.presence.io/form/mental-health-ambassador-training-rsvp-fall-2025Queer Student Center/Predolin 214 | September 17, 2025
We’re excited to welcome an artist to campus who will be creating proposals for the Queer Student Center mural—and your voice matters! Join us to share your ideas, give feedback, and help shape a mural that reflects our community.
Explore the latest news from Edgewood University.
Home Instead® Nursing Scholarships Continue to Support Students
Madison, Wis. (September 9, 2025) – Edgewood University is honored to receive a combined gift of $100,000 from the Home Instead® office and their owner in celebration of the University’s upcoming centennial and to support vital scholarships for nursing students.
Edgewood University Introduces New Master of Healthcare Administration Program
Madison, Wis. (September 3, 2025) – Edgewood University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Tamala S. Bradham as the founding director of the new Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program in the Henry Predolin College of Health Sciences. The innovative 30-credit program is scheduled to launch in January 2026, offering healthcare professionals an accelerated pathway to leadership roles in the rapidly evolving healthcare industry.
Students Embrace Creation on Dominican Wilderness Journey
Madison, Wis. (July 24, 2025) – In June, a group of 13 staff and students from Edgewood University and Dominican University embarked on a journey of faith, courage, and discovery on the Namekagon River in northern Wisconsin. A collaborative experience between the two Sinsinawa Dominican sponsored institutions, the second annual Dominican Wilderness Immersion provided a supportive environment for students from all backgrounds to learn about, and practice, our shared values of study, prayer, community, and service in the beauty of the outdoors and rhythms of Creation.