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Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 71%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $15,180
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 57%
- Median earnings
- $57,671
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Caldwell University is a private nonprofit college in Caldwell, NJ with 1,575 undergraduates. It admits 71% of applicants, and admitted students average 1260 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $15,180 per year ($12,742 for families earning under $30,000). 57% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $57,671 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 71%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 7,845
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 5,131
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 7%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing540–630
200800
SAT Math590–740
200800
What Caldwell University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $53,194
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $42,470
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$12,742
- $30–48k$11,569
- $48–75k$14,343
- $75–110k$14,481
- $110k+$24,892
Get a personal estimate with Caldwell University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 57%
- Freshman retention
- 77%
- Median earnings
- $57,671
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,575
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 44%
- White21%
- Hispanic27%
- Black18%
- Asian3%
Caldwell University FAQ
What is Caldwell University's acceptance rate?+
Caldwell University admits 71% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Caldwell University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 540–630 on SAT Reading and Writing and 590–740 on SAT Math; the average total is 1260.
Is Caldwell University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Caldwell University?+
In Fall 2023, 7,845 students applied to Caldwell University and 5,131 were admitted; 343 enrolled.
Does Caldwell University consider legacy status?+
No. Caldwell University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Caldwell University require an essay?+
Caldwell University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Caldwell University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $53,194 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,180.
What is Caldwell University's graduation rate?+
57% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 183910 · How we use this data
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