Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ · Private nonprofit · 1,575 undergrads (small, suburb) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $18,059 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $18,000 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $22,793 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $31,425 |
| Over $110,000 | $30,449 |
| All incomes (average) | $24,691 |
Sticker tuition: $40,848 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Average SAT
- 1260
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 49%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 57%
- Freshman retention
- 77%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $53,843
- Median debt at graduation
- $25,000
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Health & Nursing25%
Business18%
Psychology12%
Computer Science9%
Biology & Life Sciences9%
Criminal Justice5%
Kinesiology & Sports Science5%
Visual & Performing Arts4%
Communications & Media3%
Education3%
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