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. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Caldwell University were Registered Nursing (58 degrees awarded), General Psychology (42 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (24 degrees).

In 2024, 410 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Caldwell University. 73.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (161 degrees), 1.26 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (128 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Caldwell University is $38,470, which is $14,470 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Caldwell University is $38,470, which is $14,470 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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. The cost of tuition at Caldwell University is $14,470 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Caldwell University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

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%.

This chart compares the average net price of Caldwell University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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.

This chart compares the average student costs at Caldwell University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Caldwell University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 3.16% with respect to 2023, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Caldwell University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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. 24% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Caldwell University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

24%

Submission Percentage (2024)

137

Scores Submitted (2024)

24% of enrolled first-time students at Caldwell University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

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.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Caldwell University (in red) compares to similar universities.

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.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Caldwell University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
566 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
518 enrolled students
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.

Graduates

In 2024, 194 more women than men received degrees from Caldwell University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Caldwell University is white (161 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (128 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Caldwell University is Registered Nursing (58 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (42 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (24 degrees).

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).

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).

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).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Caldwell University.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
58 degrees awarded
General Psychology
42 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
24 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Caldwell University was Registered Nursing with 58 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Caldwell University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

108

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

302

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 108 degrees were awarded to men at Caldwell University, which is 0.358 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (302).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Caldwell University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Caldwell University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.67 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Caldwell University in Registered Nursing, which is 18.3 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

57%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 57% of students graduating from Caldwell University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
161 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
128 degrees awarded
Black or African American
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Caldwell University is white (161 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (128 degrees).

4.15% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
222 degrees awarded
White Female
201 degrees awarded
White Female
189 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Caldwell University is white female (222 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (201 degrees).

Operations

Caldwell University has an endowment valued at nearly $13.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.79M (13.4%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Caldwell University had a total salary expenditure of 43.7M. Caldwell University employs 32 Professors, 22 Associate professors and 18 Assistant professors. Most academics at Caldwell University are Female Professor (18), Male Professor (14), and Female Associate professor (12).

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.

Endowment

$13.4M

2024 Endowment

14.8%

growth from 2023

Caldwell University has an endowment valued at about $13.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Caldwell University grew 14.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $32.5M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Caldwell University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$18.3M

2024 Salaries

2.25%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Caldwell University paid a median of $18.3M in salaries, which represents 41.9% of their overall expenditure ($43.7M) and a 2.25% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.22% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.63% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$5.99M

Instructional Salaries

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.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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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