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Caldwell University Campus Tours & Visits — Caldwell, NJ

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Caldwell University is a private institution in Caldwell with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

59% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,843 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,188.

Established

1939

Motto

Sapientia et Scientia

Mascot

Cooper the Cougar

Type

Private university

65%

Acceptance

—

SAT Avg

1,437

Undergrads

13:1

Student : Faculty

59%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$53,843

Earnings 10yr

$21,188

Avg Net Price

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•History In 2013, Caldwell College received approval for university status and changed its name to Caldwell University on July 1, 2014.
•In 2020 Caldwell University was designated by the U.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate65.4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Typical Application Requirements

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School Report + Counselor Recommendation

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Two Teacher Recommendations

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SAT or ACT Scores (test-optional)Optional

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Caldwell University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$39,450

Room & Board$13,774

Books & Supplies$2,600

Total Cost of Attendance$53,586

Average Net Price$21,188

Median Debt at Graduation$25,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,458

$30–48K$15,756

$48–75K$18,547

$75–110K$27,111

$110K+$31,640

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

31.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,500

Programs (64)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate58.7%

Freshman Retention73.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,439

10 Years$53,843

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

73%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

1,437

Gender Split

59% / 41%

Women / Men

First Generation

43%

Pell Grant Recipients

46%

Race & Ethnicity

White 23%

Black 18%

Hispanic 31%

Asian 4%

Two+ 1%

Int'l 17%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

127Very High

Estimated from NJ state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

16 mi(28 min)

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

77 mi(133 min)

Bostonpop. 675K

197 mi(341 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

EWRNewark Liberty11 mi

LGANew York LaGuardia21 mi

JFKNew York JFK29 mi

Distance to Cities

Newark, NJ9 mi

~16 min drive

New York, NY16 mi

~28 min drive

Trenton, NJ49 mi

~1h 25m drive

Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Schools Like This

Georgian Court University

Drew University

Bloomfield College of Montclair State University

A T Still University of Health Sciences

Admissions

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (64)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

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