Edgewood University
About
Situated on a scenic, 55-acre wooded campus along the shores of Lake Wingra in Madison, Edgewood College is a private Dominican liberal arts institution best known for its supportive, value-centered learning environment and highly regarded professional programs in nursing, business, and education. Students enjoy a tight-knit and collaborative campus culture that strongly emphasizes social justice, community service, and sustainability, with a low student-to-faculty ratio that ensures highly personalized mentorship. What sets Edgewood apart is its "best of both worlds" location, which offers students a peaceful lakeside sanctuary for study that is just minutes away from the vibrant internship, cultural, and recreational opportunities of downtown Madison.
Wikipedia:Edgewood University is a private Dominican university in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. It occupies a 55 acres (22 ha) campus overlooking Lake Wingra. Edgewood offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and 25 graduate degrees, and has an enrollment of over 2,400 students.
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Edgewood University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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