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Edgewood University

#1073 in US ranking Madison, WI
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$52,534
Tuition & fees
$37,120
Avg. aid
$20,571
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
76%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
60%
Median salary
$61,009
1 yr after graduation

What does Edgewood University offer in terms of athletics?

Edgewood's Eagles offer varsity sports including basketball, soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, cross-country, golf, tennis, swimming and diving, and track and field. Its athletics program competes in NCAA Division III and the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference.

Division III competition does not provide athletic scholarships under NCAA rules. Prospective athletes should distinguish a varsity team's recruiting and eligibility process from recreational play or a student-run sports group. Team offerings and roster opportunities can change, so a student interested in a particular sport should check that team's current schedule and coaching information.

What student groups and Associations are available at Edgewood University?

Edgewood University has student groups organized around identity, academic interests, and recreation. Reported examples include the Black Student Union, Asian Student Association, Child Life Association, Edgewood Empowered, and an esports group.

The institution also reports a student-run newspaper and a drama or theater group. Organization rosters and activity levels can vary from year to year; a current campus activities listing is the best way to determine whether a particular group is recruiting members, hosting events, or seeking student leaders.

Who studies at Edgewood University?

Edgewood University enrolled about 2,459 students in the reported institution-wide count. Its entering population included roughly 274 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 80 transfer-in students, so the campus serves more than one route into college.

IPEDS 2024-25 geographic reporting identified most students as Wisconsin residents: about 81% were from the state, while about 18% came from other U.S. states. These figures describe where students came from, not how often they live on campus or take part in activities.

Recent first-time enrollment and admissions counts are relatively small compared with the university's total enrollment, which also includes continuing and graduate students. Students seeking a picture of a specific major should ask for that program's enrollment and course availability rather than infer them from the university-wide total.

How does student life look like at Edgewood University?

Daily life at Edgewood University combines a residential campus with a substantial commuting population. Reported figures place about 37% of students in campus housing and 63% among commuters, making class schedules, parking rules, and time between activities practical considerations.

Welcome programming, student activities, and gathering spaces offer ways to meet classmates outside courses. The institution also reports a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling. Students balancing work, family, or a commute may find it useful to check service hours and whether activities take place during the day, evening, or weekend.

What libraries are available to students at Edgewood University?

Oscar Rennebohm Library is Edgewood University's main campus library. It provides study space and academic research support, and students can reserve study rooms.

Library users should check the current catalog and library guidance for access to books, scholarly databases, online journals, research assistance, and materials held elsewhere. Students working late should verify current building hours rather than assume the library has a 24-hour study area; around-the-clock study access is not reported.

Edgewood University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

2459

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

272

Member of Athletic Associations

NCAA

Total staff

79 full time, 157 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

Edgewood University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,236
Graduate: 1,223

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 1,687
Part-time: 772

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 176
Men: 96

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 115
Black or African American: 46
White: 855
American Indian or Alaska Native: 2
Asian: 25
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 4
Two or more races: 40
Unknown: 6

Edgewood University Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men––

Basketball

BothBoth–

Cross-country running

Both––

Golf

Both––

Soccer

BothBoth–

Softball

Women––

Swimming and diving

–Both–

Tennis

Both––

Track and field

Both––

Volleyball

WomenBoth–

Data 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.

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