Overview
Caldwell University is a 4-year liberal arts institution located in Caldwell, New Jersey. Founded by the Dominican sisters, the university has a strong Catholic identity which students will experience through the Enriched Core, which requires a course in a Catholic and Dominican Tradition. Caldwell has 16 academic departments, offers accelerated programs for those interested in earning a bachelor’s and master’s in 5 years, and has three Greek houses. The university also maintains articulation agreements with a number of community colleges in the area and is a member of the Global Teacher Education Program.
Acceptance Rate:
65%
Average Net Price:
$19,664
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
19
Average SAT Composite
1046
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $40,848 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $40,848 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,188 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
80%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
46%
Average Aid Per Year
$30,549
46%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,580
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$22,722
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
47%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$10954
48%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,580
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$35,209,352
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$7,145,779
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
72%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,160
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
Students receiving federal loans
69%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,417
Average Other Loans Per Year
$15,568
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
7845
Students Applied
58%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
36
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | February 1 | June 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
1%
Submitting ACT
23%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
Average SAT Composite: 1046
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,864
Total Number of Undergrads
1,448
0
100
49%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
59%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
42
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
21
Countries Represented
37
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
43%
Student Organizations
40
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
36%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
30%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Cougars
School Colors
scarlet, white, and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
104
Total Female Athletes
133
Intramural Sports
9
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Caldwell University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,700
Top 5 Cities
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Boston
Atlanta
Top 5 Employers
Caldwell University
ADP
Prudential Financial
Atlantic Health System
Novartis
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Operations
Healthcare Services
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,500
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
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