Caldwell University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	607
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	96%
Students retention rate	74%
On-time graduation rate	59%

Located in Caldwell, New Jersey, Caldwell University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 96% indicates that Caldwell University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Caldwell University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Caldwell University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 74% at Caldwell University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

96%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$36,900

Cost of attendance at Caldwell University in 2022 for students from New Jersey.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$14,503
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$36,900

Cost of attendance at Caldwell University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$25,443
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Caldwell University received on average $31,464 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$31,464

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	257	58%	$5,321	$1,367,557
Other Federal Grant	257	58%	$5,633	$1,447,657
State Grant/Scholarships	253	57%	$10,881	$2,752,965
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	442	99%	$21,960	$9,706,293
Total Grant & Scholarships	442	99%	$31,464	$13,906,915

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Caldwell University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Caldwell University students is 59.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 59.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 57.6%.

59.0%

asian 42.9% 3 students
African American 52.3% 23 students
white 71.9% 82 students
unknown 51.1% 24 students
hispanic 46.7% 43 students
International Students 73.9% 17 students
Mixed Race 80.0% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Basketball Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Track and Cross Country Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Caldwell University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Caldwell University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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