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Caldwell University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
71.3%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹38,36,934Out-of-state
Students
1,575Undergraduates
Students per teacher
12Student to faculty

About

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.

Admissions planning estimate

71.3% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 36.3%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 65.4%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 65.4% (5,131/7,845; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

71 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 9,364
Offered a place 6,680
Enrolled 568

8.5% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1130-1370
4001600

What a year costs

₹52,63,573 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹38,36,934
  • Housing₹13,32,707
  • Books & supplies₹93,932
Sticker price ₹52,63,573
After aid (average) ₹23,19,275

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹38,36,934
Out-of-state ₹38,36,934

Average aid awarded: ₹28,92,730 a year.

Outcomes and support

77.3%
Retention
57.5%
Graduation
83%
Get financial aid
12%
From out of state

One teacher for every 12 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

Hispanic 27.4%
White 20.6%
African American 17.7%
Unknown 7.6%
Asian 3.3%
Multiracial 0.8%
Native American 0.1%

Key dates

  1. Financial aid 1 Dec 2026 In 19 days

6 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Economicsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studiesbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate71.34%
Total Applicants9364
Admitted Applicants6680
Enrolled Applicants568
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Financial Aid Date2026-12-01

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1130
SAT Composite 75th %1370

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹38,36,934
Out-of-State Tuition₹38,36,934
Average Housing Cost₹13,32,707
Books & Supplies₹93,932
Average Net Price₹23,19,275
Students Receiving Aid83%
Average Aid Awarded₹28,92,730
Out-of-State Students12%

Student Body Diversity

African American17.71%
Asian3.3%
Hispanic27.43%
White20.63%
Multiracial0.76%
Native American0.06%
Pacific Islander0.00
International22.54%
Unknown Race7.56%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate57.49%
Retention Rate77.26%
Student/Faculty Ratio12:1
Total Undergraduates1575

Contact

Street Address120 Bloomfield Ave
ZIP Code07006
Phone(973) 618-3600
Websitehttps://www.caldwell.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/