Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,624
Graduate Enrollment: 467
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 95.96%
Male/Female: 26% / 74% (2017)
First generation college students: 43.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 3.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.8% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 68.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 54.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 45.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 37.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 29.2%
Black: 16.8%
Hispanic: 31.0%
Asian: 3.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 1.5%
Non-resident alien: 11.2%
Unknown race: 6.4%
Black: 16.8%
Hispanic: 31.0%
Asian: 3.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 1.5%
Non-resident alien: 11.2%
Unknown race: 6.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $47,653
In-State tuition: $36,900Out-of-State tuition: $36,900
Estimated books and supplies: $2,600 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,760 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,400 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $14,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,400 (2022)
Average Family Income: $64,034 (2017)
Median Family Income: $37,962 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 49.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 71.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $8,778 |
| $30k-48k | $9,575 |
| $48k-75k | $20,818 |
| $75k-110k | $21,745 |
| $110k+ | $24,088 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 49%6-year graduation rate: 59%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $10,587 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $18,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $18,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 55.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 65.2% (2017) |
| @5 year | 72.4% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 32.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 39.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $39,093 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $50,784 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 18 | $27,000 | $276 | $29,113 ($2,426) | $44,222 ($3,685) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 55 | $26,690 | $280 | $24,527 ($2,044) | $42,042 ($3,504) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 44 | $53,610 ($4,468) | $55,989 ($4,666) | ||
| Doctoral Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 15 | $27,000 | $286 | $36,654 ($3,055) | $62,974 ($5,248) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 1 | $46,416 ($3,868) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 15 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 53 | $27,000 | $276 | $78,521 ($6,543) | $85,900 ($7,158) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 37 | $26,375 | $261 | $32,295 ($2,691) | $54,278 ($4,523) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 18 | $35,866 ($2,989) | $53,357 ($4,446) | ||
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 37 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 16 | $69,349 ($5,779) | |||
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 9 | $65,806 ($5,484) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 17 | $53,443 ($4,454) | $51,973 ($4,331) | ||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 5 | $51,243 ($4,270) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 21 | $22,250 | $228 | $29,881 ($2,490) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $75,600Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $5,186,000 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $10,750,000 (2022)