Caldwell University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Caldwell University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,030 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1939 and is the only institution located in Caldwell, New Jersey.

Caldwell University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Caldwell University will give you the opportunity to obtain a 1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
44
Caldwell University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 44 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Psychology, Education, Management, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Caldwell University is fair at 71% (below New Jersey average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
71%
Bad
The graduation rate at Caldwell University is average: 65%.

Student to faculty ratio at Caldwell University is pretty good: 13:1. Read more information regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high, about $36,000 per year. The additional fees at Caldwell University beyond tuition are around $2,100; this comes to a total of $38,100 a year.

Read the details about Caldwell University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
66%
Doable
According to government data, 6,649 applications were submitted and 4,413 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

This school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Caldwell University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,000
Medium
Caldwell University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Caldwell University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Caldwell University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 700 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high - approximately $7,000 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Caldwell University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Caldwell University seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Caldwell University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Caldwell University
120 Bloomfield Avenue
Caldwell, New Jersey
07006-6195, USA
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