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Caldwell University

Caldwell University is a small, private institution located in Caldwell, nj. Founded in 1939, Caldwell University offers undergraduate degrees in 64 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,595 undergraduates
cost $38,050 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Caldwell University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 66.4%
SAT score average 1136
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.3
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Caldwell University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $38,050
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,399
Books & supplies $2,600
Other expenses $3,400
Cost of attendance* $57,449
Average financial aid package $33,475
Estimated cost $23,974 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $38,050
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,399
Books & supplies $2,600
Other expenses $3,400
Cost of attendance* $57,449
Average financial aid package $33,475
Estimated cost $23,974 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Caldwell University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,595, with gender binary students split 39% male and 61% female.

Total enrollment

2,069

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
21%
African American %
13%
Hispanic American %
24%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
38%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

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Campus info

map 120 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006-6195
phone 973-618-3500
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Popular clubs & activities

Healthcare administration club

Sport management club

Black student union

Nova k-pop

Eco club

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Caldwell University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Caldwell University?

Caldwell University is located in Caldwell, nj.

What is the acceptance rate at Caldwell University? 

The acceptance rate for Caldwell University is 66%.

What’s the average GPA for Caldwell University?

The average high school GPA for Caldwell University students was 3.3.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Caldwell University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Caldwell University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $229,796.

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Certain content is referenced from Peterson’s Data 2024.

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