Edgewood University

What is the history of Edgewood University?

Edgewood University is a private institution in Madison, Wisconsin, founded by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa. It opened as Edgewood College in 1927 and adopted the Edgewood University name in 2025.

The institution grew from the sisters' earlier educational work on the Edgewood campus. Its move from "College" to "University" reflects its range of undergraduate and graduate programs; it does not change its Dominican heritage. Applicants looking through older records or publications may therefore encounter the Edgewood College name.

What are the faculties and departments at Edgewood University?

Edgewood University offers undergraduate and graduate study across the liberal arts, sciences, business, education, nursing, and other professional fields. Prospective students should compare individual programs, rather than assume that every subject has the same degree options or admissions process.

Undergraduate areas include biology, communication, computer science, psychology, business, teacher education, and nursing. Graduate offerings include programs in fields such as education, business, and nursing. Some professional programs have prerequisites, clinical or field placements, and separate progression requirements beyond admission to the university.

The university reports a student-to-faculty ratio of about 15 to 1. That institution-wide measure is not a class-size guarantee: laboratory, clinical, introductory, and graduate courses can have different enrollment patterns.

What is the location of Edgewood University?

Edgewood University's main campus is in Madison, Wisconsin, near Lake Wingra and the city's central neighborhoods. Its location puts students within reach of employers, schools, health-care facilities, and cultural activities in the state capital.

Campus housing is available, but many students commute. Anyone planning to drive should check current parking rules before choosing a schedule or housing arrangement; reported policy does not permit first-year students to register or park a car on campus. Dane County Regional Airport serves the Madison area, though local transit or a ride is needed to reach campus from the airport.

What is the mission and vision of Edgewood University?

Edgewood University describes its educational purpose through its Dominican Catholic identity, emphasizing learning, community, service, and reflection on ethical questions. Its stated approach combines academic study with preparation for work and participation in society.

The Dominican affiliation is part of the institution's history and mission, not a description of every student's beliefs. Applicants interested in how that identity affects coursework or campus activities should examine the requirements of their intended degree, including any general-education or service-learning components.