Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $54,073. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $40,848 |
| Housing & meals | $13,774 |
| Books & supplies | $2,600 |
| Personal & travel | $3,500 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$6,649 |
| Total cost of attendance | $54,073 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Caldwell University net price compared with other New Jersey colleges
Caldwell University has the 29th-lowest average net price of 36 New Jersey colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus | $22,829 | 67% | $57,273 |
| 26 | Saint Elizabeth University | $23,125 | 51% | $53,038 |
| 27 | Drew University | $24,280 | 70% | $63,646 |
| 28 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $24,406 | 84% | $74,479 |
| 29 | Caldwell University | $24,691 | 57% | $53,843 |
| 30 | Rider University | $24,792 | 61% | $62,208 |
| 31 | The College of New Jersey | $27,646 | 86% | $73,323 |
| 32 | Bloomfield College of Montclair State University | $28,014 | 38% | $61,415 |
| 33 | Monmouth University | $30,988 | 72% | $67,991 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All New Jersey colleges →
Why Caldwell University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell University | 71% | $24,691 | 57% | $53,843 | This school |
| Saint Elizabeth University | 71% | $23,125 | 51% | $53,038 | |
| Drew University | 68% | $24,280 | 70% | $63,646 | |
| Georgian Court University | 79% | $19,285 | 54% | $53,096 | |
| Centenary University | 83% | $20,503 | 56% | $53,726 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Caldwell University would cost you $1,566 more per year than Saint Elizabeth University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Caldwell University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$4,107).
- Saint Elizabeth University gives aided families $568 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, New Jersey resident | Caldwell University | SEU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $40,848 | $36,741 | +$4,107 |
| Books & supplies | $2,600 | $1,700 | +$900 |
| Housing & meals | $13,774 | $13,126 | +$648 |
| Personal & travel | $3,500 | $4,000 | −$500 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$6,649 | −$2,492 | −$4,157 |
| Sticker price | $54,073 | $53,075 | +$998 |
| Average grants | −$29,382 | −$29,950 | +$568 |
| You pay | $24,691 | $23,125 | +$1,566 |
“+” means Caldwell University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Caldwell University cost questions
How much is tuition at Caldwell University?
Tuition and fees are $40,848 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Caldwell University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $54,073 a year.
What do families actually pay at Caldwell University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $24,691 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $18,059; $48–75k pay $22,793; $110k+ pay $30,449.
How much debt do Caldwell University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $18,500, and 4.3% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Caldwell University overview