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Caldwell University

formerly Caldwell College

Caldwell, New Jersey 07006-6195

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Small & IntimateSuburbanPrivate

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
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division II
65%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,437Students
13:1Student:Faculty
59%Grad Rate
$53,843Earnings 10yr
$21,188Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Caldwell University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate65.4%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

65.4%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,188

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

31.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (64)

Student Life

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%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate58.7%
Freshman Retention73.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,439
8 Years$48,158
10 Years$53,843

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,900
Men
$55,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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