Bachelor in Sociology (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Sociology (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition for the Bachelor of Science in Sociology is $625 per credit hour for Wisconsin residents and $750 per credit hour for non-residents..

This programme examines how social forces shape individual behavior, beliefs, and societal structures through theoretical and practical study. Students explore patterns of inequality, social change, and institutional systems using research and field experiences. The curriculum includes coursework in criminology, human services, and social justice with real-world applications. Students engage in community internships and research projects to build applied understanding.

Focus areas include Criminology, Human Services, Social Justice, LGBTQ+ Studies, Food and Social Justice, Criminal Justice System.

The programme requires 120 credits, distributed across core sociology courses, concentration-specific classes, and field experiences. Students complete an original research project as part of their degree requirements.

Graduates enter roles such as social and community service managers, human resources managers, parole agents, school counselors, and social workers.

Applicants must hold a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submission of official transcripts and a completed application form is necessary.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 95% of applicants.

Edgewood College sits beside Lake Wingra in a quiet residential neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin, with access to downtown, coffee shops, restaurants, events, bike trails, and outdoor activities. Students can walk, cycle, or canoe near campus, use the boardwalk, and choose from residence halls and apartments. Phil’s dining hall, Wingra Cafe, and Eddy’s Express provide on-campus dining.

Sponsored by the Dominican Catholic Sisters of Sinsinawa, the college connects learning, beliefs, and action through its Catholic heritage and respect for other religious traditions. Students join a campus community shaped by Dominican traditions, with opportunities to participate in more than 15 student organizations, leadership and inclusion programs, campus events, and 20 NCAA Division III teams.

Academic programs are organized into the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, Communications, and Technology, and Henry Predolin College of Health Sciences. Options include nursing, business, education, and nearly 40 majors, alongside minors and individualized programs. Average undergraduate class size is 13, and the library offers research rooms, group study spaces, a writing center, and a learning lab. International students can contact the Center for Global Education about international student information, study abroad, and global learning opportunities. Edgewood also offers an international dual-degree program with Madison College.