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Caldwell University: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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Caldwell University is a private university in Caldwell, New Jersey, with about 1,600 undergraduates. It admitted 71.3% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $40,848 a year before aid.

What Caldwell costs

Caldwell University charges $40,848 a year in published tuition and fees, about $20,424 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $54,073 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $19,811 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Getting into Caldwell

For fall 2024, Caldwell University received 9,364 applications and admitted 6,680 students, and 568 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1130 and 1370.

What Caldwell students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Caldwell University (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse58
Psychology39
Biology / Biological Sciences24
Criminal Justice / Safety Studies22
Health Services / Allied Health / Health Sciences20
Public Health Education and Promotion17
Marketing / Marketing Management15
Business Administration and Management13

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is Caldwell University's acceptance rate? 71.3% for fall 2024: 6,680 of 9,364 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Caldwell University? $40,848 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to Caldwell University? About 1,600 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do Caldwell University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1130–1370.

What is the campus setting at Caldwell University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.

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