Caldwell Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 71.34%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1260. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $40,848
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Caldwell:
- Total Enrollment: 2,005, including 41 online students
- 1,617 Undergraduate, 388 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 37% men, 63% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 57%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 26%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 77%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 64 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 2 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 13 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Caldwell Overview
Caldwell University (Caldwell) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Caldwell, NJ. It is classified as Master's College and University with medium programs by Carnegie Classification
The Caldwell's tuition & fees is $40,848 for the academic year 2024-2025. 98% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $30,779.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,005 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
Caldwell's acceptance rate is 71.34% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 8.50%. The median SAT score is 1260.
Caldwell ranked 22nd in New Jersey Colleges rankings. Caldwell University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Caldwell University is $40,848. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $17,646.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $42,293 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $15,726.
| Undergraduate | $40,848 |
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| Graduate | $17,646 |
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| Undergraduate | $42,293 |
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| Graduate | $15,726 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Caldwell University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Caldwell
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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