Caldwell Rankings and Evaluation
New Jersey Colleges
#23 in New Jersey Colleges
Federal Region II
#52 in Federal Region II
Caldwell University is ranked 23rd in New Jersey Colleges and 52nd in Federal Region II.
The following statements evaluate Caldwell University by comparing key academic facts to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey.
- Its tuition & fees of $40,848 is very expensive compared to similar schools.
- The acceptance rate (71%) is average.
- The SAT & ACT scores (1,260 SAT) is higher (competitive score).
- It has average number of students of 2,005.
- The financial aid amount ($30,779) is higher.
- It offers very diverse area of study (64 programs).
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of Caldwell are $40,848 and it is very expensive compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey.
Caldwell University $40,848
All U.S. Colleges $17,692
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges $26,737
4-Years Colleges $22,926
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey $22,587
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The 2025 graduate tuition & fees of Caldwell are $17,646 and it is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey.
Caldwell University $17,646
All U.S. Colleges $18,842
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges $18,688
4-Years Colleges $18,848
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey $21,148
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate of Caldwell is 71% and it is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey.
Caldwell University 71%
All U.S. Colleges 69%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 66%
4-Years Colleges 68%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey 73%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
The yield, also known as enrollment rate, of Caldwell is 9% and the yield is much lower (admitted, but not enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey.
Caldwell University 9%
All U.S. Colleges 37%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 35%
4-Years Colleges 35%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey 54%
SAT Scores
The average SAT score submitted by enrolled students at Caldwell is 1,260 and it is higher (competitive score) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey.
Caldwell University 1,260
All U.S. Colleges 1,123
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 1,132
4-Years Colleges 1,124
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey 1,127
Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate at Caldwell is 57% and it is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey.
Caldwell University 57%
All U.S. Colleges 56%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 56%
4-Years Colleges 51%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey 46%
Transfer-out Rate
The average transfer-out rate at Caldwell is 26% and it is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey.
Caldwell University 26%
All U.S. Colleges 21%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 25%
4-Years Colleges 24%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey 43%
Retention Rate
The average retention rate at Caldwell is 77% and it is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey.
Caldwell University 77%
All U.S. Colleges 69%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 74%
4-Years Colleges 73%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey 74%
Student Population
The total student population at Caldwell is 2,005 and its population average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey.
Caldwell University 2,005
All U.S. Colleges 2,931
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 2,477
4-Years Colleges 4,686
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey 2,007
Financial Aid Amount
The average amount of financial aid received at Caldwell is $30,779 which is 75.35% of tuition & fees. The rate of the financial aid over its tuition is higher compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey.
Caldwell University $30,779
All U.S. Colleges $7,676
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges $16,488
4-Years Colleges $12,161
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey $19,446
Student to Faculty Ratio
The students to faculty ratio at Caldwell is 12 to 1 and the ratio is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey.
Caldwell University 12 to 1
All U.S. Colleges 15 to 1
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 12 to 1
4-Years Colleges 14 to 1
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey 13 to 1
Number of Programs
Caldwell offers 64 programs and it means very diverse area of study compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey.
Caldwell University 64
All U.S. Colleges 37
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 45
4-Years Colleges 58
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey 31
Number of Online Programs
Caldwell offers 2 online programs and it means limited online classes compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New Jersey.
