Caldwell University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Caldwell University is a private research university in Caldwell, New Jersey, enrolling about 1,575 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 71.34% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $53,843 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $40,848
- 2024 Average Net Price: $24,691 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 71.34% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,575 98.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 57.49%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 43.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1260
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,728
- Applicants (IPEDS): 7,845
- Room & Board: $14,188 annual estimate
Caldwell University: what the data shows
Common questions about Caldwell University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Caldwell University?
Caldwell University is located in Caldwell, NJ (ZIP 07006-6195).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Caldwell University public or private?
Caldwell University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Caldwell University cost?
Published tuition: $40,848.
Average net price after aid: $24,691.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,059 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,000 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $22,793 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $31,425 |
| $110,001+ | $30,449 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $163,392.
How hard is it to get into Caldwell University?
Admission rate: 71.34%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1260.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Caldwell University?
Total enrollment: 1,575 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,728 students.
Graduate enrollment: 388 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Caldwell University?
150%-time completion rate: 57.49%.
First-year retention: 77.3%.
What do graduates of Caldwell University earn?
Median earnings: $47,439 six years after entry; $53,843 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,000.
48.62% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Caldwell University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (58 completions)
- Psychology, General (42 completions)
- Counseling Psychology (41 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (24 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (24 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (23 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (20 completions)
- Accounting (18 completions)
- Public Health Education and Promotion (17 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (16 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Caldwell University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 71.34%; completion rate 57.49%; median earnings $53,843 at 10 years; net price $24,691. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$40,848
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Caldwell University was $40,848.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$24,691
2024 Value
In 2024 Caldwell University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,691.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$98,764 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$24,691 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$163,392 4-Year Tuition
$14,188 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$56,036 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$224,144 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Caldwell University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
48.62% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
64.09% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Caldwell University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Caldwell University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $29,000 | $29,000 | $18,595 |
| 2014 | $30,050 | $30,050 | $16,416 |
| 2015 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $11,434 |
| 2016 | $32,650 | $32,650 | $17,899 |
| 2017 | $33,950 | $33,950 | $22,604 |
| 2018 | $34,715 | $34,715 | $22,967 |
| 2019 | $35,740 | $35,740 | $15,601 |
| 2020 | $36,700 | $36,700 | $20,175 |
| 2021 | $36,900 | $36,900 | $15,142 |
| 2022 | $38,050 | $38,050 | $19,811 |
| 2023 | $39,450 | $39,450 | $21,188 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
71.34% Acceptance Rate
7,845 Total Applicants
5,131 Students Admitted
343 First-Time Students Enrolled
6.68% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1260
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Caldwell University reported total enrollment of about 1,575 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (27.4%), Non-Resident Alien (22.5%), and White (20.6%). About 48.62% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Caldwell University in 2024 is 1,575 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,728 students. Graduate enrollment is about 388 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
77.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 27.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
44.33% 100% Completion Time
57.49% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 44.33% of students graduating from Caldwell University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 5% male / 95% female
- Psychology, General: 17% male / 83% female
- Counseling Psychology: 10% male / 90% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Caldwell University.
Return on Investment
$25,000 Median Student Debt
$53,843 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
46.43% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
445.17% Return on Investment
4.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Caldwell University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 37 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 58 completions
2. Psychology, General: 42 completions
3. Counseling Psychology: 41 completions
4. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 24 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 24 completions
6. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 23 completions
7. Health Professions and Related Programs: 20 completions
8. Accounting: 18 completions
9. Public Health Education and Promotion: 17 completions
Most popular programs at Caldwell University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Caldwell University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Caldwell University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,318
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,080
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Caldwell University is a private non-profit institution located in Caldwell, NJ, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Counseling Psychology. Enrollment is approximately 1,575 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (27.4%), Non-Resident Alien (22.5%), White (20.6%). The admission rate is 71.34%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1260. The 150%-time completion rate is 57.49%. Approximately 48.62% of students receive Pell Grants. About 43.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Caldwell, NJ 07006-6195
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Caldwell University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Caldwell University located?
Caldwell University is located in Caldwell, NJ.
What is Caldwell University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Caldwell University is 71.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 7,845 applicants and 5,131 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Caldwell University cost?
Reported tuition is $40,848 and average net price is $24,691 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,188 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Caldwell University?
Caldwell University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,728 students, Hispanic or Latino (27.4%), Non-Resident Alien (22.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Caldwell University?
About 43.1% of students at Caldwell University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Caldwell University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Caldwell University reports midpoint SAT about 1260.
What do graduates of Caldwell University earn?
Median earnings are $47,439 six years after entry and $53,843 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Caldwell University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 57.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Caldwell University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
Is Caldwell University public or private?
Caldwell University is a private nonprofit institution located in Caldwell, NJ.
Is Caldwell University an HBCU?
No. Caldwell University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Caldwell University a tribal college?
No. Caldwell University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- New Jersey college costs
- New Jersey colleges by ROI
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New Jersey
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.