- Acceptance rate: 76% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $26,692 a year (2022–23)
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Edgewood College reported an acceptance rate of 76% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Edgewood College reviews each application.
Edgewood College GPA requirements
Edgewood College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Edgewood College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Edgewood College acceptance rate
Edgewood College admitted 1,722 of 2,274 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 76%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Edgewood College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Madison, Wisconsin, with 1,236 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Edgewood College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Edgewood College didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Edgewood College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $26,692 a year at Edgewood College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Edgewood College hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Edgewood College admitted 76% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is Edgewood College test optional?
No, it's test blind: Edgewood College doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into Edgewood College?
A lot: Edgewood College requires high school GPA and high school record. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into Edgewood College?
Edgewood College's acceptance rate was 76% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,722 of 2,274 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Edgewood College?
Edgewood College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Edgewood College?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Edgewood College admitted 76% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Edgewood College?
Yes. Edgewood College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to Edgewood College?
No. Edgewood College doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Edgewood College look at legacy status?
No. Edgewood College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Edgewood College cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $26,692 a year at Edgewood College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Edgewood College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Edgewood CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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