Caldwell University
Caldwell University is a private Catholic university in Caldwell, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1939 by the Sisters of St. Dominic, the university is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, chartered by the State of New Jersey, and registered with the Regents of the University of the State of New York. Caldwell offers 25 undergraduate and 30 graduate programs, including doctoral, master's, certificate, and certification programs, as well as online and distance learning options.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 71%
- Average net price: $24,691
- Undergraduate enrollment: 1,548
- Graduation rate (150%): 57%
- Graduation rate (200%): 60%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 73%
- Student to faculty ratio: 12:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $53,843
- Median earnings (8 years): $48,158
- Median earnings (6 years): $47,439
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: Suburb, large
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Caldwell, NJ
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Caldwell University include Nursing, Psychology, Biology.
- Nursing (58 bachelor's) · median earnings $103,559 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,000
- Psychology (39 bachelor's) · median earnings $56,977 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,425
- Biology (24 bachelor's) · median earnings $50,056 4 years after graduation · median debt $21,500
- Criminal Justice (22 bachelor's) · median earnings $54,225 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Health Services (20 bachelor's) · median debt $27,000
- Public Health Education and Promotion (17 bachelor's) · median earnings $61,691 4 years after graduation
- Marketing (15 bachelor's) · median earnings $74,113 4 years after graduation · median debt $24,630
- Business Administration and Management (13 bachelor's) · median earnings $74,113 4 years after graduation · median debt $24,630
- Accounting (12 bachelor's) · median earnings $69,147 4 years after graduation
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (9 bachelor's) · median earnings $57,307 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,000
Degree mix: Business 19%, Computer Science 4%, Health 36%, Biological Sciences 8%, Psychology 31%, Communication 3%.
Award levels offered: Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
Caldwell University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $16,458 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $16,458
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $15,756
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $18,547
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $27,111
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $31,640
- In-state tuition and fees: $40,848
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $40,848
- Books and supplies: $1,000
- On-campus room and board: $14,188
- Off-campus room and board: $14,000
- Off-campus with family: $4,300
- Typical cost of attendance: $56,036
- Sticker vs net gap: 56%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 49%
- Federal loan recipients: 64%
- Average institutional grant: $23,890
- Average federal loan: $3,950
- Median debt at graduation: $25,000
Admissions
Caldwell University admits 71% of applicants. Of students admitted, 9% enrolled.
- Applications: 9,364
- Admitted: 6,680
- Enrolled: 568
- Yield (first-choice signal): 9%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 1,548
- Women: 65%
- Commuter share (estimated): 61%
- Part-time undergraduates: 2%
- Age 25 and older: 5%
- Graduate students: 237
- Graduation rate: 57%
- Come back after freshman year: 77%
- First-generation: 43%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 59%
- Student to faculty: 12:1
- Professor salary: $84,081
- Associate professor salary: $73,481
- Assistant professor salary: $64,741
- On-campus housing capacity: 607
- Average SAT: 1,260
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Caldwell University acceptance rate? Caldwell University admits 71% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Caldwell University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $16,458 a year after aid. Average net price is $24,691.
What majors does Caldwell University offer? Popular programs include Nursing, Psychology, Biology, Criminal Justice, Health Services.
What is the average salary after Caldwell University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $53,843 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Caldwell University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 73% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 57%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Caldwell University official site: https://www.caldwell.edu.