
Edgewood University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Institutional accreditation applies to the university as a whole; it is distinct from any additional approval or accreditation that an individual professional program may need.
This status matters for eligibility for federal student aid and can be relevant when another institution reviews transfer credits. Neither accreditation nor completion of a degree automatically guarantees that credits will transfer or that a graduate will qualify for a professional license. Nursing, teacher preparation, and other licensure-track applicants should check the current approval and licensing requirements for their specific program and the state where they intend to practice.
First-year applicants to Edgewood University generally apply with a high school transcript showing completed secondary education or an equivalent credential. The institution considers the secondary school record and GPA, but does not generally require SAT or ACT scores, class rank, or recommendation letters.
The university is not an open-admission institution. Recent admissions figures show that it admitted about 76% of first-time applicants, a description of that applicant pool rather than a prediction of any individual's result. International applicants may need to document English proficiency; TOEFL is identified as an accepted requirement in admissions reporting.
Requirements can differ for transfer, graduate, nursing, and other program-specific applicants. Before submitting an application, check the current instructions for the intended entry term and program, particularly for transcripts, prerequisite courses, and any separate professional-program review.
Applicants should check Edgewood University's current application instructions for the fee, if any, attached to their particular application. An application charge is separate from an enrollment deposit, tuition, and other costs due after admission.
Fee rules can differ by applicant type or application method. Students for whom a charge would be a barrier should ask admissions about a waiver before submitting and paying, since a waiver may require a particular form or approval process.
Edgewood University students may have access to Army, Air Force, and Navy ROTC through cooperating institutions rather than units based at Edgewood itself. Participation can therefore require travel to another campus for classes, training, or both.
ROTC enrollment and ROTC scholarships are separate decisions. Each branch sets its own eligibility, fitness, academic, and service-commitment rules. Interested students should confirm that a host unit currently accepts Edgewood students and work with both the unit and an Edgewood academic adviser to see how ROTC courses fit their degree plan.
Edgewood University accepts transfer applicants and generally considers college-level work from accredited institutions. Transfer admission and transfer-credit acceptance are separate decisions: being admitted does not mean that every completed course will satisfy a degree requirement.
Applicants should be prepared to provide official transcripts from each college attended and to identify their intended major for a useful credit review. High school records or additional materials may be relevant depending on the applicant's previous coursework or the program. Reported entry options include fall, winter, spring, and summer, but students should confirm which terms are available for their chosen degree.
The university reports accepting some credit based on AP examinations, CLEP subject examinations, DSST examinations, ACE recommendations, and assessed life experience. Credit limits, score thresholds, major applicability, and minimum credits that must be completed at Edgewood are separate questions. A written, program-specific transfer evaluation is more useful for planning than a general assurance that credits are transferable.
Edgewood University students interested in study abroad should seek academic approval before committing to an international program. The key decision is not only where to study, but whether the proposed courses will count toward their Edgewood degree.
Options and destinations can change by term and may include short-term or longer programs arranged through partners rather than courses operated entirely by the university. Students in tightly sequenced majors, particularly those with clinical placements or teacher preparation requirements, should review timing early. They should also obtain a written explanation of program costs, travel expenses, insurance, and how their particular financial aid would apply.
16% of admitted students enrolled (275 of 1,722)
Regular application deadline
August 1Early Decision
NoEarly Action
NoHigh school completions
General Educational Development (GED) requiredComputer required
NoComputer purchase/lease plan is available in the institution
YesSecondary school GPA
RequiredSecondary school rank
Neither required nor recommendedSecondary school record
RequiredCompletion of college-preparatory program
Neither required nor recommendedRecommendations
Neither required nor recommendedFormal demonstration of competencies
Neither required nor recommendedAdmission test scores
Neither required nor recommendedTOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language
RequiredOther Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Neither required nor recommendedOpen admission policy
NoDual credit
NoCredit for life experiences
YesAdvanced placement (AP) credits
YesOrientation program
YesDisabilities services
YesOff-campus study
YesROTC-Army
ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institutionROTC-Navy
ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institutionROTC-Air Force
ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institutionStudy abroad
YesWeekend/evening college
YesStudent can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
YesPreparation at another institution required
NoApproved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher
YesGenerally accepts credits
YesAccept ACE recommendation for credit
YesPossible transfer
Fall, Winter, Spring, SummerData last updated on November 5, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.