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The Heart of Success

Begins With You

Deep inside, your heart beats with curiosity—a relentless desire to reach for your dreams and become who you want to be. At Edgewood, the heart of your success lies in forging your own path.

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TheEdgewood Experience

Edgewood is more than a college. It’s a community filled with people ready to guide you and become your biggest supporters as you shape your journey. A place where you belong.

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AcademicsWhat Sets Us Apart

We care deeply about you and your success—both now and in the future. We make decisions based on your professional goals, dreams, and interests. You can expect engaging academic content, and dedicated staff who work one-on-one with you.

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Financial AidMake Your Dreams a Reality

With the right financial help, you can make your college education dreams come true. Start by filling out a FAFSA form to help you qualify for grants, loans, and scholarships. We’re here to help you get the most aid possible.

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AthleticsWhere Your Heart Races

Whether you’re cheering on the Eagles or experiencing those moments in competition—the first win, the first time you step onto the court, field, pitch, or mound, and the last few seconds of the game when you score—this is when your heart races.

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A Vibrant CommunityWhere Your Heart Thrives

Understanding who you are and where you want to thrive—both academically and personally—begins with what’s in your heart. You’ll learn and experience life among friends and a supportive community of faculty and staff who want to see you succeed.

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Come as You Are

There’s a Home for Everyone at Edgewood University

You’ll discover what you are passionate about—in a place where you’ll be supported, challenged, and connected.  What will be your Edgewood University story?

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A Community with Heart

Our beautiful campus is next to Lake Wingra and in the heart of our bustling state capital, Madison, Wisconsin. It’s a city known for its inquisitive minds and inclusive spirits, ranked among the best places to live in the U.S. Adventure and nature are just steps away from our campus. And if you seek the city life, you’ll find farmer’s markets, museums, live music, and more nearby.

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A Heart for Connecting Learning, Beliefs, and Action

Together we pursue purposeful lives.

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We’re sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, a community of learners that affirm its Catholic heritage and its respect for other religious traditions.

Inspired by our Dominican traditions, our focus is on creating a caring and inclusive community where you can unleash your intellect, spirit, imagination, and heart. We help you become a leader who embraces and reflects our diverse world, serves others, and engages in a lifelong search for truth both personally and professionally.

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Edgewood University Announces Addition of Women’s Flag Football

Madison, Wis. (September 10, 2026) –The Edgewood University Athletic Department is pleased to announce the continued growth of its women’s varsity sport offerings with the addition of Women’s Flag Football. The Eagles will begin varsity competition in the spring of 2028, expanding the Edgewood University athletics lineup and providing another opportunity for student-athletes to compete at the collegiate level.

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Edgewood University Welcomes Largest First-Year Class in Ten Years

Madison, Wis. (September 1, 2026) – Edgewood University has welcomed the largest incoming class of first-year students in more than ten years. The 285 new students include 60 from states other than Wisconsin, the most in the institution’s history. Students moved into the residence halls on August 21, and undergraduate classes began Monday, August 24, 2026.

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Megan Walsh Named Vice President for Academic Affairs

Madison, Wis. (August 11, 2026) – Edgewood University is honored to welcome Dr. Megan Walsh as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of English. Dr. Walsh began her new role July 1, 2026. “I could not be more excited to join Edgewood University at this pivotal moment,” Dr. Walsh said.