Your chances of getting into Edgewood College
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Edgewood College is 98.6%. Its admission rate is the 38th lowest in Wisconsin.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Edgewood College and can you get accepted?
Edgewood College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,282 out of the 1,300 who applied were admitted.
Edgewood College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
Can you get into Edgewood College?
99% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.
Admission Requirements in Brief
To have the best chance of getting into to Edgewood College you should:
- Have a high school GPA of 3.5 or better
- Earn B+ grades in high school
- Graduate in the top half of your high school class
Edgewood College GPA
GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into Edgewood College?
GPA Requirements
The GPA requirements for getting into Edgewood College are to have around a 3.5 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.
If your high school grades are above the average 3.5 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Edgewood College accepts 99% of applicants.
Average GPA
The average unweighted GPA at Edgewood College is 3.5 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #11 in Wisconsin for highest average GPA.
Importance of GPA
Since Edgewood College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022
Edgewood College SAT Scores
Testing Requirements
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Edgewood College. The school has a test blind policy.
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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Reading 25th Percentile | N/A |
Math 25th Percentile | N/A |
Composite 25th Percentile | N/A |
SAT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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Reading 75th Percentile | N/A |
Math 75th Percentile | N/A |
Composite 75th Percentile | N/A |
Average SAT Score | N/A |
Edgewood College ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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Reading 25th Percentile | N/A |
Math 25th Percentile | N/A |
Composite 25th Percentile | N/A |
ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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Reading 75th Percentile | N/A |
Math 75th Percentile | N/A |
Composite 75th Percentile | N/A |
Average ACT Score | N/A |
High School Class Rank
83% of Edgewood College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 50% are in the top quarter.
High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
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Top 10% of class | 16% |
Top 25% of class | 50% |
Top 50% of class | 83% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.
Women | Men | Total | |
---|---|---|---|
Applied | 879 | 416 | 1,300 |
Accepted | 868 | 409 | 1,282 |
Acceptance Rate | 99% | 98% | 99% |
Enrolled | 163 | 78 | 241 |
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 19% | 19% | 19% |
Fall 2024 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Days left to Apply
Applicants have 253 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2025.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Edgewood College is $30.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Edgewood College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) |
High School GPA | Required to be considered for admission |
High School Class Rank | Not considered for admission, even if submitted |
Completion of College Preparatory Program | Not considered for admission, even if submitted |
Recommendations | Not considered for admission, even if submitted |
Demonstration of Competencies | Not considered for admission, even if submitted |
Credits Accepted
AP Credit | Yes |
Dual Credit | Yes |
Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Other Colleges to Apply To
Students applying to Edgewood College often consider these colleges
University of Wisconsin Madison
Public 4 Year
Carroll University
Private 4 Year
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Public 4 Year
Marquette University
Private 4 Year
Saint Norbert College
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Carthage College
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University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Public 4 Year
Madison Area Technical College
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Viterbo University
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University of Wisconsin Platteville
Public 4 Year
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=238661 IPEDS survey data for Edgewood College.
Last updated February 24, 2024