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About Caldwell University

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Caldwell University is a private university in Caldwell, NJ, known for its catholic liberal arts, nursing and health focus, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 66%, Caldwell University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 445 students each year. Caldwell University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1010–1320, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Caldwell University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $31,809 per year; the sticker price of $55,660 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Caldwell University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

66%
Overall Accept Rate
1165
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1010 – 1320 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Caldwell University

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Essay Strategy
Caldwell University is rooted in Dominican Catholic values, so if community service, social justice, or faith have shaped your path, weave that into your personal statement or supplemental responses. Admissions readers here respond well to students who connect personal purpose to something larger than themselves.
Application Strategy
Caldwell enrolls a small undergraduate student body, so show that you have researched specific programs, professors, or campus organizations rather than writing a generic why essay. Mention a particular major, internship pipeline, or learning community that you cannot find at a larger university.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Caldwell University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$56k/yr$18.1k
30k-48k~$56k/yr$18.0k
48k-75k~$56k/yr$22.8k
75k-110k~$56k/yr$31.4k
110k+~$56k/yr$30.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

59%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$47k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,607
Undergrad Enrollment
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