Caldwell University

https://www.caldwell.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $38,470
    2.99% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $21,875
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    71.3%
    9,364 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    2,005
    83.7% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    57.5%
    284 Graduates

    About

    Caldwell University is a higher education institution located in Essex County, NJ. N/A

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    Costs

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    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,875.

    In 2024, 98% of undergraduate students attending Caldwell University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $38,470
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Caldwell University was $38,470. N/A

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    Average Net Price

    $21,875
    2024 Value
    5.18%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Caldwell University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,875. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Caldwell University grew by 5.18%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $13,887
    Room and Board
    $2,600
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Caldwell University was of $13,887 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.37% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Admissions

    Caldwell University received 9,364 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 19.4% annual growth. Out of those 9,364 applicants, 6,680 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 71.3% acceptance rate.

    There were 2,005 students enrolled at Caldwell University in 2024. N/A

    Caldwell University has an overall enrollment yield of 8.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    71.3%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    6,680
    Accepted Out of 9,364

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Caldwell University was 71.3% (6,680 admissions from 9,364 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 65.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 19.4%, while admissions grew by 30.2%.

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    Enrollment

    Caldwell University had a total enrollment of 2,005 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Caldwell University is 1,678 students and the part-time enrollment is 327. This means that 83.7% of students enrolled at Caldwell University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Caldwell University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 28.2% White, 25.8% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% Black or African American, 3.79% Asian, 0.798% Two or More Races, and 0.0499% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Caldwell University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (18.8%), followed by White Female (13.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (9.88%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (14.8%) and White Male (12.4%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    83.7%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Caldwell University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,005 students. The full-time enrollment at Caldwell University is 1,678 and the part-time enrollment is 327. This means that 83.7% of students enrolled at Caldwell University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    77%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Caldwell University was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Caldwell University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      566 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      518 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      307 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Caldwell University is 28.2% White, 25.8% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% Black or African American, 3.79% Asian, 0.798% Two or More Races, and 0.0499% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 153 students (7.63%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Caldwell University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (94 degrees awarded), Protective Services (23 degrees), and Biology (24 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Caldwell University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,683,601 people), Secondary school teachers (562,781 people), Physicians (454,985 people), Other managers (448,122 people), and Education administrators (355,299 people).

    The most specialized majors at Caldwell University in 2024 are Psychology (94 degrees awarded), Protective Services (23 degrees), Biology (24 degrees), Education (37 degrees), and Communications (12 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Caldwell University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Nurse anesthetists

    The most specialized majors at Caldwell University are Psychology (94 degrees awarded), Protective Services (23 degrees), Biology (24 degrees), Education (37 degrees), and Communications (12 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Caldwell University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,308,127 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (834,522 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (760,179 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (476,315 people), and Outpatient care centers (345,327 people).

    The most specialized majors at Caldwell University are Psychology (94 degrees awarded), Protective Services (23 degrees), Biology (24 degrees), Education (37 degrees), and Communications (12 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

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    Most Common (2024)
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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Caldwell University are: Management, with 35 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 31 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees.

    Instructional Salaries

    $5.99M
    Instructional Salaries
    80
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Caldwell University paid a total of $5.99M to 80 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.7% of all salaries paid.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Caldwell University were Management with 35 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 31 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees.

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