Edgewood College

Edgewood University (listed historically as Edgewood College; the institution began operating as a university in 2025) is a private Dominican Catholic university in Madison, Wisconsin. Founded in 1927, it offers liberal arts and professional programmes—including nursing, business, education and doctoral pathways—on a 55-acre campus beside Lake Wingra, minutes from the Wisconsin State Capitol and the University of Wisconsin–Madison research ecosystem.

For students planning the September 2026 intake, Edgewood combines small classes (about 13:1 student-faculty ratio), values-based education and access to internships in one of the Midwest’s most dynamic small cities.

Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Institution type	Private nonprofit university (Dominican Catholic tradition)
Location	Madison, Wisconsin
Popular intake	September 2026
Undergraduate enrollment (recent U.S. News cycle)	About 1,214
Total enrollment	About 2,000+ including graduate students
Student-faculty ratio	About 13:1
Athletics	NCAA Division III (Eagles)
Career platform	Handshake (edgewood.joinhandshake.com) and careers.edgewood.edu
Global partnerships	Exchange and dual-degree relationships with universities in Europe, Asia and Latin America

Why Edgewood Can Be A Good Fit

Edgewood fits students who want mentoring, social-mobility support and professional licensure programmes (notably nursing) without losing a liberal-arts core. Madison’s hospitals, tech employers, schools and nonprofits create a rich internship radius.

International undergraduates follow a clear I-20 cost-of-attendance figure each year, which simplifies visa financial planning.

2026 Tuition Snapshot

Figures below follow Edgewood’s published 2026–27 undergraduate tuition-and-housing summary plus the international estimated total used for visa documentation.

Cost component	2026–27
Full-time undergraduate tuition	USD 38,350
Housing and meals (average residence-hall pattern)	USD 14,100
Direct charges subtotal	USD 52,450
Miscellaneous (books, insurance, etc.—international COA line)	USD 6,600
Estimated total for I-20 planning	USD 59,050

Add USD 8,000 per dependent if a spouse or child accompanies you. Amounts change if you commute, choose different housing tiers or enrol part-time.

Merit scholarships (international, traditional undergraduate) are awarded by GPA bands up to USD 15,000 per year on the official international admissions page—confirm eligibility rules for your entry type.

Admission Snapshot

Area	What students should check
English proficiency	TOEFL iBT 61+, IELTS 5.5+, PTE 44+, ELS 112, approved ESL instructor letter or other catalog pathways
Financial proof	Demonstrate USD 59,050 for 2026–27 before I-20 issuance (plus dependents if applicable)
Enrollment deposit	USD 300 non-refundable international deposit credited to first-term tuition
Health insurance	University plan or equivalent waiver documentation
Deadlines	International applicants are not considered until after 1 May for fall or 1 November for spring—still apply early for visa timing
Nursing and competitive majors	Additional prerequisites or progression standards
Start date	September 2026 aligns with the fall semester

Campus And Student Life

Madison blends lakes, cycling culture, farmers’ markets, live music and Big Ten energy. Edgewood students join NCAA Division III teams, ministry and service programmes, student government and more than 60 student organisations.

Who Should Consider Edgewood?

Edgewood can suit students who want:

• A September 2026 US intake in a capital city with outdoor lifestyle
• Dominican-inspired community values and ethics coursework
• Handshake internships, including the Inclusive Internship Project stipend network in Dane County
• Strong nursing and graduate professional pathways

Things To Check Before Applying

Before finalising Edgewood, students should confirm:

• Net price after merit bands and any external scholarships
• Housing tier availability for first-year students
• Programme-specific fees (for example doctoral or licensure tracks)
• Visa timeline relative to May/November international-review dates

Edgewood University (formerly Edgewood College) is especially popular with students who want Madison, Wisconsin as a home base, Dominican Catholic values with inclusive community life, Handshake internships and recognition as a social mobility and national university in U.S. News.

Key Highlights

Popular for	Why students choose it
Location	State capital, UW–Madison nearby, lakes and outdoor culture
Social mobility	#153 (tie) in Top Performers on Social Mobility (U.S. News 2026)
National profile	#301 (tie) in National Universities (U.S. News 2026)
Nursing	Undergraduate nursing ranked in U.S. News specialty tables
Inclusive Internship Project	Stipends for eligible unpaid internships with Dane County partners
Merit aid for internationals	GPA-based awards up to USD 15,000/year for qualifying undergraduates
Small classes	About 13:1 student-faculty ratio
Global partnerships	Exchange and dual-degree options worldwide

Why Students Choose Edgewood

Students choose Edgewood when they want purpose and profession together: service learning, ethics and leadership coursework paired with accredited nursing, business and education routes.

International students value the transparent I-20 budget and the chance to intern in Wisconsin’s second-largest innovation economy.

Best Fit For September 2026

Edgewood is a good match for students planning the September 2026 intake if they want:

• A private national university scale with regional-college care
• Handshake plus structured internship courses (IC 220 pathway)
• A values-forward campus culture open to many faith backgrounds

Useful To Know

Edgewood’s 2025 university rename reflects growth in graduate and doctoral offerings—always read programme pages for the school within the university (arts & sciences, nursing, business, etc.).