Caldwell University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Caldwell University is a private nonprofit institution located in Caldwell, New Jersey with approximately 1,575 undergraduate students enrolled. Caldwell University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 71%. The average net price after financial aid is $24,691 per year. The graduation rate is 57%, and the typical graduate earns $48,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
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.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 59% graduation rate and 73% freshman retention suggest a meaningful chunk of students either leave or don't finish, which is worth asking about during a visit. On the positive side, the average net price of $21,188/year is reasonable for a private school, and median debt at graduation is a manageable $18,500 — well below the national average. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small Catholic campus in New Jersey with personalized attention, but push the admissions office to explain what support systems exist to keep students on track to graduation.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 2% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,575 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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