PrivateSuburban

Caldwell University

formerly Caldwell College

Caldwell, New Jersey 07006-6195

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Health sciencesTight-knitSuburbanGreek lifeInternational

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

Plan Your Visit

65%Acceptance

—SAT Avg

1,437Students

13:1Student:Faculty

59%Grad Rate

$53,843Earnings 10yr

$21,188Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate65.4%

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

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

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

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

Programs (64)

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%

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.

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

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

EWR Newark Liberty11 mi

LGA New York LaGuardia21 mi

JFK New York JFK29 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA197 mi · ~5h 41m drive

New York, NY16 mi · ~28 min drive

Hartford, CT105 mi · ~3h 2m drive

Providence, RI163 mi · ~4h 43m drive

Albany, NY129 mi · ~3h 44m drive

Syracuse, NY181 mi · ~5h 14m drive

Rochester, NY235 mi · ~6h 47m drive

Buffalo, NY276 mi · ~7h 58m drive

Philadelphia, PA77 mi · ~2h 13m drive

Pittsburgh, PA301 mi · ~8h 42m drive

Harrisburg, PA143 mi · ~4h 8m drive

Newark, NJ9 mi · ~16 min drive

Trenton, NJ49 mi · ~1h 25m drive

Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

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Mid-Range

Check nearby hotels

$100-180/night

< 5 mi

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