Ranking Overview

Edgewood University appears in U.S. News & World Report national tables and specialty nursing rankings, with strong placement on social mobility indicators.

Current Ranking Snapshot

Ranking body	Latest available position
U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges	National Universities, #301 (tie)
U.S. News & World Report 2026	Top Performers on Social Mobility, #153 (tie)
U.S. News & World Report 2026	Undergraduate Nursing, #427 (tie)
U.S. News data profile	Undergraduate enrollment about 1,214 (recent cycle)
U.S. News data profile	Student-faculty ratio about 13:1

What The Rankings Mean

Edgewood’s national university classification reflects expanded graduate and doctoral programming—not a research-university endowment on par with R1 flagships, but a broader portfolio than a classic baccalaureate college.

The social mobility rank signals success supporting Pell-eligible and first-generation students relative to peers.

Recognition And Quality Signals

Beyond composite ranks, Edgewood highlights:

• Nursing and health-related accreditation strength
• Handshake employer volume in the Madison metro
• Inclusive Internship Project backed by community foundations
• NCAA Division III athletics and vibrant campus ministry

Ranking Advice For September 2026 Applicants

Students applying for the September 2026 intake should compare Edgewood using:

• Net price after merit bands
• Clinical or licensure pass rates in their intended major
• Internship access through Handshake and Dane County partners
• Whether they want a Catholic Dominican intellectual community

If Madison + mission-driven professional education is the goal, Edgewood’s ranking story supports that choice.