Caldwell Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Caldwell University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Caldwell University to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Caldwell University (Caldwell)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Caldwell's acceptance rate is 71.34% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 9,364 students applied and 6,680 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Caldwell.

To apply to Caldwell, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

Caldwell's acceptance rate places 11st out of 52 New Jersey colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1260 at Caldwell. Caldwell's SAT score ranks 6th out of 16 New Jersey colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Caldwell's yield rate is 8.50%, which is significantly lower by 15.17 percentage points (approximately 64.1% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 70% and 80% (average yield: 23.67%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Caldwell at New Jersey colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Caldwell's acceptance rate is 71.34% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 8.50%. 4,079 men and 5,246 women applied to Caldwell and 2,324 men and 4,342 women students were accepted.

39 applicants who has another gender applied and 14 were accepted.

Among them, 249 men and 319 women were enrolled in Caldwell. You can explore the Caldwell's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Caldwell
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	9,364	4,079	5,246	39	0
Admitted	6,680	2,324	4,342	14	0
Enrolled	568	249	319	0	0
Acceptance Rate	71.34%	56.97%	82.77%	35.90%	-
Yield	8.50%	10.71%	7.35%	0.00%	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Caldwell University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 137 students (24% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores as part of the admission process at Caldwell.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,260, including 590 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 670 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 630 and the 25th percentile is 540. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 740 and the 25th percentile is 590.

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Caldwell
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,130	1,260	1,370
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	540	590	630
SAT Math	590	670	740

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Caldwell. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Caldwell University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Caldwell Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Caldwell:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.caldwell.edu/admissions/
Online Application: https://www.caldwell.edu/admissions/apply-now/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research)

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What is the acceptance rate at the Caldwell?

Caldwell is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 71.34%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Caldwell?

Caldwell recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Caldwell is 1,260. A higher SAT score will strengthen your application.

Does Caldwell require essays or personal statements?

Caldwell recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Caldwell admission?

Caldwell recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

Caldwell does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Caldwell requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Caldwell requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Caldwell?

The institutional SAT code for Caldwell is 2072.