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  • 10/14/2010

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    4 out of 4 people found this review useful. 1 of 13

    Categories Comments
    Great for these types of students

    This college is good for students who learn better in a smaller environment and class sizes.
    Tips for prospective students

    Some advice that I have is to come and visit the campus before you make any decisions and see if you like it because if you decide to attend, you are going to be living here.
    Bang for the buck

    I thought that coming to a private college would cost a lot of money but there are so many scholarships to help you pay for your tuition. You just have to apply for them. I got a scholarship for living in Illinois and another one for getting good grades in high school. I found that Edgewood College helped me out more with my tuition than a larger public college that I was looking at.
    Am enjoying being here

    I love that everything is so close. You get more one on one time with the professors and get to know a lot of new people. I have a lot of the same people in my classes which is really nice. There is always something going on around campus and many clubs to join. Also, for being a student at Edgewood, you can get free boat rentals.
    Am learning a lot

    The classes that I'm in are not as hard as I thought they were going to be. The classes aren't just all lecture, they use power points and talk about the topics.
  • 01/19/2010

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    3 out of 3 people found this review useful. 2 of 13

    Categories Comments
    Great for these types of students

    All types! Edgewood is very good at diversifying students. You get to meet an array of people with different backgrounds and learn about other cultures! The staff and students are friendly and amazingly helpful. I LOVE it here!
    Tips for prospective students

    Make sure you visit the campus first. Although I am in love with it, it is more of a campus that you either love of hate. It's pretty close-knit, you will get to know everyone. I would also suggest Regina hall to all you girls, it is really nice to have your own room!
    Bang for the buck

    Edgewood seems like an impossible school at first, but then you apply and realize that they give out a massive amount of scholarships! Make sure you apply for financial aid, because you will definitely get some assistance at Edgewood!
    Am enjoying being here

    I really enjoy being close to my classes (no half hour walks to class for me!) and everywhere else I need to go. The food is not typical college food, it's delicious! And if you're hungry late at night, Wingra is open until 10pm!
    Am learning a lot

    Most of the classes you take as a freshman are all the basics. I thought I would be super bored, but I am actually learning things in classes like Forum and Logic that I never thought I would!
  • 01/05/2012

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    2 out of 2 people found this review useful. 3 of 13

    Categories Comments
    Campus Safety

    Awesome!
    Clubs and Activities

    There is a variety of club and activities to join in on. You will not be bored and there is club for everyone.
    Bang for the buck

    The tuition is steep, but they offer tons of scholarships and financial aid.
    What to do for fun

    Madison is a great town there is plenty to do. There is a free zoo in walking distance and tons of nature trails around the campus. There also is great nightlife in Madison.
    Food and Dining

    The food is average like any other school food. There is two places to eat. One is a cafe style and the other has a grille station and ala carte.
    Dorm Life

    Definitely try to get into Dominican or Stevie as a freshman! Regina is nice if you want a quite room to yourself, but not a lot of action goes on.
    Academic Rigor

    The classes can be difficult depending on your professor and how well you try.
    Tips for prospective students

    Prepare to study. Try to get in habit of studying and reading in high school it will be very beneficial.
    In three sentences

    Edgewood is a great school if you want to live in a larger city, but yet attend a small school. The class sizes are smaller, but the professors take the time to make sure every student succeeds. The campus is beautiful and the atmosphere is great for college students.
  • 01/13/2012

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    2 out of 2 people found this review useful. 4 of 13

    Categories Comments
    What to do for fun

    There is a boardwalk behind the school that boarders Lake Wingra. Edgewood provides free kayaks and canoes for students to enjoy fun summer activities. Also, Edgewood is five minutes from downtown Madison where you can enjoy lots of shopping, dining and site seeing.
    Food and Dining

    Food and dining are very good here. There are two eating facilities, Wingra and Phil's, that provide food that is prepped personally for you, the way you like it. There is a variety of food selections, healthy and greasy, for everyone's liking. The drink selection is also phenomenal!
    Dorm Life

    I lived in a single, all girls, dorm. At first, I thought I was going to hate it but it turned out to be one of the best experiences of my life. The doubles and triples and co-ed dorms at Edgewood College also produced great experiences among my peers. I have experienced and heard nothing but good things about the sanitation and layout of the dorms.
    Academic Rigor

    Edgewood College provides a vast amount of classes at different levels that challenges students as they strive to find their interests and major. Professors works with the students to help them achieve rather than against them, making them struggle to get by.
    Tips for prospective students

    1. Live in the dorms to enhance your college experience. 2. Be open to making new friends that you otherwise wouldn't have befriended in high school. 3. You pay for your education so make the most out of it. 4. College is a fresh start, forget your stereotypes and prejudices, become the best person you possibly can.
    In three sentences

    Edgewood College is perfect for students that want to enjoy a big city life while attending a small school. The school is expensive but they do a good job at providing sufficient financial aid to make it possible for students to attend that otherwise wouldn't be able to, like myself. Overall, the education is great and the people are warm and welcoming.
  • 11/07/2011

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 5 of 13

    Categories Comments
    Great for these types of students

    Everyone. It's especially wonderful for those who need smaller class sizes to work better. The staff are very accommodating and understanding. I promise you will get an education here.
    Tips for prospective students

    Take a tour, sit in on a class and really get a feel for Edgewood. It's not for everyone, since it really is a small community. Make sure your tour guide takes you into Marshall Residence Hall - it's the best kept secret on Campus!
    Bang for the buck

    It's expensive, there's no doubt about that. But they practically throw money at you, so you'll be able to afford going here. You get a lot with your tuition, and you're paying just a little bit more than you would to go to UW Madison, where you don't get some of the benefits you do here. Talk to your financial advisor about student employment opportunities on campus, scholarships and grants you can apply for and any other aid you can get.
    Am enjoying being here

    Being in the small community inside a big city is great. I know that the capitol/State Street is only a bus ride away if I want to enjoy the city life. If not, I can stay on campus in my dorm. They always have lots of activities going on here too. It's never boring and the people are great. You're guaranteed to have a fun time!
    Am learning a lot

    The class sizes here are great. The teachers actually care about you and your education! The one on one attention is something you wont find in a larger school. For a small campus, they have plenty of class choices and limitless majors and minors.
  • 11/15/2011

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 6 of 13

    Categories Comments
    Bang for the buck

    Edgewood is kind of expensive but you have a lot of opportunities for scholarships.
    Am enjoying being here

    I feel really comfortable being at Edgewood. It is a small campus but with plenty of opportunities to get involved with organizations and clubs. Living in Madison, you have a lot of options for doing things off campus as well.
    Am learning a lot

    The teaching staff here is really great and the professors are personable and want to make sure you understand what is happening in the classes.
  • 01/25/2012

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    7 of 13

    Categories Comments
    Campus Safety

    the campus safety office is extremely proactive about alerting students to potential safety issues and what they plan to do about it via email.
    Greek Life

    pretty sure greek life does not exist at edgewood.
    Clubs and Activities

    i am hispanic and am a member of the association for latino students (alas) and there are a number of other clubs and activities for students of any ethnic or social background.
    Great for these types of students

    nursing, business, and history students have particularly great programs.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    none which i can think of, but this does not mean there are not any.
    Bang for the buck

    edgewood is a smaller and private institution so naturally tuition is more expensive than a public university. but because of this students receive more attention from professors, and also it has been my experience that teachers will assign books that are in general very cheap but loaded with information.
    What to do for fun

    edgewood cab is the student social group that has events planned for nearly every week throughout a semster.
    Food and Dining

    there are 2 main cafeteria areas on the campus, there are also many restaurants and a grocery a few blocks walking distance from the campus.
    Dorm Life

    i did not stay in the dorms, but if they are anything like the rest of edgewood, then they will be very nice dorms.
    Academic Rigor

    classes are designed to be interactive where discussion and class participation are a big part classroom life at edgewood.
    Tips for prospective students

    the staff and faculty have no problem making special arrangements for any student, so do not be afraid to ask. terrific financial aid department and professors whom also serve as department advisers.
    In three sentences

    edgewood appears to be a christian college,but is not in the traditional sense. it does promote christianity, but by and large edgewood promotes many forms of religion. it is a small college but the quality of the education is reflected in the experience of the teaching staff.
  • 06/11/2012

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    8 of 13

    Categories Comments
    What to do for fun

    Boating on lake wingra, study, hanging with friends, weight room,
    Tips for prospective students

    Always look for help, its there somewhere.
    In three sentences

    Very quaint. Many resources. Nice location.
  • 07/05/2012

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    9 of 13

    Categories Comments
    What to do for fun

    Campus is on a lake and near the arboretum. It's also within 6 miles from Madison's art museum.
    Food and Dining

    The food is pretty good, but often priced high.
    Dorm Life

    I am unfamiliar with the dorms.
    Academic Rigor

    Some classes are challenging, but others are almost too lax.
    Tips for prospective students

    Tuition is high, but the atmosphere is worth it.
    In three sentences

    Edgewood has great teachers. The campus is beautiful. Classes are small.
  • 08/24/2012

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    10 of 13

    Categories Comments
    Campus Safety

    Great security
    Great for these types of students

    Who likes a small school A quiet environment
    What to do for fun

    Downtown Madison Many on campus activities
    Tips for prospective students

    Apply for many scholarships. Take advantage of resources
    In three sentences

    Nice small campus. The people are nice. The environment is wonderful and peaceful Helpful professors and staff
  • 09/04/2012

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    11 of 13

    Categories Comments
    Campus Safety

    The Edgewood campus is very dark because of lighting requirements on Lake Wingra, which makes managing safety a significant challenge. There is also a significant walk/ride from downtown. Monroe street is notorious for pedestrian/car accidents, and most drivers ignore the speed limit in front of the college. There is no stoplight on the corner of Monroe and Edgewood, which makes left-turns nearly impossible. Otherwise, safety is fantastic in the dorms and classrooms.
    Clubs and Activities

    Student activities are limited, so dorm residents must be proactive at organizing events.
    Great for these types of students

    Shy students can survive at Edgewood.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    There are secret spots in the woods.
    Bang for the buck

    Extremely overpriced. Do not expect to get any living expenses from your financial aid, tuition will consume all of it and then some. If one has decent high-school grades, it is possible to apply for financial aid scholarships, but after leaving studies or dropping to half-time for any reason, they will be revoked.
    What to do for fun

    Expect to leave campus for entertainment. Because the campus is dry, there are generally only college-approved dorm parties. Most college students of age crawl bars on the weekend, others attend the diverse music and art venues, and dine on native fare. Edgewood is right on the Arboretum and lake Wingra, so fishing, hiking, biking, running or walking is easily accessible.
    Food and Dining

    Food and dining was poor the year Phil Hansen left. This rating is discluding the new improvements to the dining facilities.
    Dorm Life

    Dorm life is limited, and there are many students that leave campus on the weekends. Because many students are friends before arriving at campus, life at Edgewood can be clique-ish. Expect to encounter the full gamut of student personalities, this is a liberal-arts college after all. Everything is within 1/4 mile, which is beneficial during adverse weather. There are facilities to exercise, and printing is probably still free, so take advantage of it or regret it later - it is included in your tuition. Night persons and those that need to spend all-nighters in the library or facilities are out of luck and must travel downtown to the UW campus after 10pm - most of the buildings close at midnight.
    Academic Rigor

    Edgewood will challenge most students, and is very supportive of those that are not masters of their general-ed requirements. Most of the staff are practicing professionals in their fields, and tenure is challenging for long-term professors. Beware of new faculty, because there is a high degree of turnover.
    Tips for prospective students

    Visit both the University and Edgewood's campuses before making your decision. Edgewood is a commuter college, so prepare to learn bus routes, bike trails, rent parking and buy a permit, or pay gouged-out rental prices for apartments downtown within walking/shuttle distance. Campus visit day is very biased, so visit campus on a regular day. A new policy requires you to live on campus for your Freshman year, at least, so prepare for dorm life on campus.
    In three sentences

    Edgewood College is a small campus on the edge of the University of Wisconsin in downtown Madison. Edgewood College is a private liberal-arts college that teaches with the Dominican Values in mind. Edgewood is very supportive of students looking for a smaller college with access to the University of Wisconsin's resources.
  • 12/14/2012

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    12 of 13

    Categories Comments
    What to do for fun

    Madison is a great city to live in and there is never a dull moment. There is music, sports, and recreation to engage in anywhere within the city limits. There are plenty of parks and bike trails for the outdoorsy person.
    Food and Dining

    Edgewood tries to accommodate all eating habits and food preferences. They offer gluten free alternatives and a variety of no meat alternatives as well.
    Dorm Life

    My freshman year I lived in an all girls dorm and it was quite dramatic. However, I was able to live in an on campus apartment for my sophomore and junior year and I really enjoyed the experience.
    Academic Rigor

    You can make your education as rigorous or simple as you want. If you want to learn as much as you can and push yourself to achieve greatness while attending college, the faculty supports you in your endeavors.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you dream big and have a strong relationship with the faculty at Edgewood they will help you to achieve whatever you set out to do, whether that means the honors program, an intense internship, or graduate school. Get to know your faculty and they will help you achieve all of your goals for college.
    In three sentences

    The faculty actively encourages growth and learning beyond the classroom. There is an opportunity to learn something about almost anything in a small sized classroom. This school has numerous leadership opportunities in and out of the classroom to help build your resume.
  • 03/21/2013

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    13 of 13

    Categories Comments
    Campus Safety

    Campus is very safe. There are many campus all over campus. All the dorms can only be accessed through ID swipe cards
    Greek Life

    Edgewood Does not have its own Greek system, but all Edgewood students are able to rush the University of Madison's Greek system.
    Clubs and Activities

    There are over 80 clubs and organizations on campus. If there isn't one one that you would really like there to be of one you can easily start it!
    Great for these types of students

    Great for students who like the feel of a small campus but want to like in a large city.
    Bang for the buck

    Edgewood costs more than the average state university but they are great at offering scholarships for those who need them.
    What to do for fun

    Edgewood College is in the heart of Madison WI. It is just blocks from Camp Randall Stadium where all the home Badger games occur. It is also a short bus ride or 20 minute walk from Capital Square and State St.
    Food and Dining

    Edgewood has two dining stops of campus, Wingra Cafe and Phil's Dining Hall. The produce is all locally grown and is considered quite eco-friendly. All the to-go containers and utensils are made of corn and are recyclable and compostable.
    Dorm Life

    There are four dorms and tow apartment buildings on campus: Stevie, Marshall, Regina. Dominican, Sienna, and Weber. Regina is the only all girls dorm, the rest are all co-ed. Each dorm has event for any student who would like to come and get to know others.
    Academic Rigor

    Like most school the academic difficulty varies on your major what what courses you end up taking. Overall you have to put a lot of effort into your schoolwork but if you have any questions on the assignments the professors welcome you to contact them if you have any questions or concern about an assignment or the class. There is also a free student run writing center that will help with any paper you need help on.
    Tips for prospective students

    Tour the campus, talk with some of the students here and even sit in on a class or two.
    In three sentences

    Edgewood College is a small school in a large city. They care about their students and are very helpful with everything you need. It is a great community.
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