More selective than 56% of New Jersey colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Caldwell University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Caldwell University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Caldwell University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 630 |
| SAT math | 590 | 740 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1130 | 1370 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Caldwell University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 71% | 540–630 | 590–740 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 65% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Caldwell University compared with other New Jersey colleges?
Caldwell University has the 16th-lowest acceptance rate of 35 New Jersey colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Drew University | 68% | 70% | $24,280 |
| 13 | Bloomfield College of Montclair State University | 70% | 38% | $28,014 |
| 14 | Ramapo College of New Jersey | 71% | 70% | $18,173 |
| 15 | Saint Elizabeth University | 71% | 51% | $23,125 |
| 16 | Caldwell University | 71% | 57% | $24,691 |
| 17 | Rutgers University-Newark | 71% | 64% | $19,703 |
| 18 | Seton Hall University | 73% | 69% | $31,446 |
| 19 | Kean University | 76% | 47% | $12,447 |
| 20 | Rowan University | 78% | 67% | $22,408 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New Jersey colleges →
Who enrolls at Caldwell University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Caldwell University admissions questions
What is the Caldwell University acceptance rate?
Caldwell University accepts 71% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,131 of 7,845 applicants were admitted.
Does Caldwell University require the SAT or ACT?
Caldwell University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
What SAT score do you need for Caldwell University?
The middle 50% of Caldwell University enrolled first-year students scored 1130–1370 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Caldwell University?
7% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (343 of 5,131).
Is Caldwell University getting harder to get into?
Caldwell University accepted 71% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 65% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Caldwell University overview