Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school46%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$39,450
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,450
Avg On-Campus Living
$13,774
Avg Off-Campus Living
$14,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$53,224
Net price (after aid)$21,188
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$16,458
$30k – $48k$15,756
$48k – $75k$18,547
$75k – $110k$27,111
$110k+$31,640
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$53,843
Median debt at graduation$25,000
Est. monthly loan payment$265
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.2×Graduates earn about 2.2× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants46%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans69%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
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Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
59%
Freshman Retention
73%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
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Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$39.5k
Net price
$21.2k
Pell
46%
above avg
Median debt
$25k
Earnings (10y)
$53.8k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
65%
SAT range
928 - 1149
ACT range
19 - 26
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Caldwell, NJ 07006
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
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Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (31)
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceData ScienceCybersecurity
Education
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Arts & Humanities
English LiteratureArt HistoryPhilosophyHistory
Natural Sciences
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About Caldwell University
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- Where is Caldwell University located?
- Caldwell University is located in Caldwell, NJ, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Caldwell University?
- Caldwell University is a private university based in NJ. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Caldwell University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Caldwell University is approximately 65%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Caldwell University?
- Caldwell University's published in-state tuition is approximately $39,450 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Caldwell University?
- Caldwell University reports total enrollment of approximately 1,853 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Caldwell University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Caldwell University.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Caldwell University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). Caldwell University, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/caldwell-university