Since 1927, students have enjoyed this comfortable and friendly campus, and the relationships created here. By attending an independent liberal arts college in Madison, Wisconsin, you too will enjoy great opportunities for learning in and out of the classroom. Edgewood College, rooted in the Dominican tradition, engages students within a community of learners committed to building a just and compassionate world. The College educates students for meaningful personal and professional lives of ethical leadership, service, and a lifelong search for truth.
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On a beautiful lakefront campus, just minutes from downtown, Edgewood College offers a small college experience in a big college town -- the best of both worlds. Consistently ranked one of the best college towns in the United States, Madison offers you access to great resources: music, art, theatre, big time sports, museums, restaurants and more. And it’s easy to get around town — there are miles of bike trails and all Edgewood College students can get discounted Madison Metro bus passes.
We integrate our values, learned from our Sinsinawa Dominican founders, into our distinctive liberal arts curriculum. Through service-learning and hands-on activities, you will connect your beliefs and what you learn with action. You will be prepared for a meaningful personal and professional life. By creating an individualized educational experience, we will develop your intellect, spirit, imagination and heart.
Edgewood College is committed to helping you and your family through the financial aid process, and we strive to make our high quality education affordable. In fact, private college doesn’t have to mean pricey. Last year over 99% of entering first-year students received grants or scholarships from Edgewood College. With merit-based scholarships available for excellence in academics, leadership and fine arts and numerous awards available for families with need, we are often able to provide a financial aid package that is competitive with nearly every institution that you may be considering.
Visit us
We invite you to visit campus and experience Edgewood College. The best way to get a feel for the college is to take a campus tour with a student ambassador, meet with an admissions counselor, speak with current students, attend a class and meet a professor or two! To schedule a personal visit, please call our office at 608-663-2294 or email admissions@edgewood.edu. You can also go online and fill out a visit request form here.