# Caldwell University

Private nonprofit college in Caldwell, NJ. IPEDS ID 183910.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/caldwell-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/caldwell-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 71% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $24,691 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 57%; beats 43% of NJ colleges and 58% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $53,843; beats 23% of NJ colleges and 52% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $18,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,059 |
| 30-48k | $18,000 |
| 48-75k | $22,793 |
| 75-110k | $31,425 |
| 110k+ | $30,449 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.08 years on average (51% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $53,843 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $18,059 | $73,681 | 4.3 years |
| 30-48k | $18,000 | $73,440 | 4.3 years |
| 48-75k | $22,793 | $92,995 | 5.4 years |
| 75-110k | $31,425 | $128,214 | 7.5 years |
| 110k+ | $30,449 | $124,232 | 7.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $54,073
- Tuition and fees: $40,848
- Housing and meals: $13,774; books: $2,600

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 540–630; SAT math: 590–740; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 7,845 applicants, 5,131 admitted, 343 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 71%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 65%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (32 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $88,550 | $103,559 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $31,248 | $74,113 | $26,375 |
| Accounting | not reported | $69,147 | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | $61,691 | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $48,946 | $60,433 | not reported |
| Communications | $22,371 | $57,307 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $24,239 | $56,977 | $26,690 |
| Criminal Justice | $22,939 | $54,225 | $27,000 |
| Biology | not reported | $50,056 | $22,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Linguistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | $27,000 |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $119,720 (New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ), $106,500 (NJ), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $124,390 (New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ), $105,820 (NJ), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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