Caldwell University
Caldwell University at a Glance
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Caldwell University Featured Rankings
- #7 Best Christian Colleges in New Jersey 2026
- #8 Best Online MBAs New Jersey
- #10 Best Small Colleges in New Jersey 2026
- #13 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey 2026
- #16 New Jersey's Best Online Master's Degrees
- #17 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in New Jersey
- #18 Best Grad Schools in New Jersey
- #26 Best Colleges in New Jersey 2026
About Caldwell University
According to Wikipedia, Caldwell University is a private Catholic university in Caldwell, New Jersey. Founded in 1939 by the Sisters of St. Dominic, the university is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, chartered by the State of New Jersey, and registered with the Regents of the University of the State of New York. Caldwell offers 25 undergraduate and 30 graduate programs, including doctoral, master's, certificate, and certification programs, as well as online and distance learning options.
Caldwell University's Online Degrees
Post Master's Certification in Supervisor Certification
- Required Credits: 12
- Format: Fully online
Post Master's Certification in Principal Certification
- Required Credits: 21
- Format: Fully online
Graduate Certificate in English As A Second Language Certification
- Required Credits: 21
- Format: Fully online
Caldwell University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,845 | 71% | 77% | 57% | 1250 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Caldwell University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $42,470 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $12,742 |
| 30K - 48K | $11,569 |
| 48K - 75K | $14,343 |
| 75K - 110K | $14,481 |
| 110K+ | $24,892 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Caldwell University Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Caldwell University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $57,671 a year, and 92% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Caldwell University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 2,068 | 1,548 | 520 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Caldwell University?
Caldwell University is located at 120 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006-6195.
How Safe is Caldwell University?
Like every college that receives federal student aid, Caldwell University publishes an annual security report with its campus crime statistics and safety policies. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Caldwell University has a violent crime rate of 0.05% and a property crime rate of 0.05%. Caldwell has a violent crime rate of 0.07% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 0.32%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Caldwell University Known For?
Caldwell University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Psychology
- Education
- Business
- Communications
- Chemistry
- Nursing
- Medical
- Sociology
- History
- Mathematics
- Literature
- Criminal Justice
- Biology
- Political Science
Caldwell University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Caldwell University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Caldwell University ranks #956 in the U.S. and #2497 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesCaldwell University ranks #1399 in the U.S. and #5670 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesCaldwell University ranks #1414 in the U.S. and #5164 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesCaldwell University ranks #1482 in the U.S. and #5574 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesCaldwell University ranks #1544 in the U.S. and #5928 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesCaldwell University ranks #1546 in the U.S. and #3890 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesCaldwell University ranks #1666 in the U.S. and #5735 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesCaldwell University ranks #1762 in the U.S. and #5292 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesCaldwell University ranks #1815 in the U.S. and #5871 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesCaldwell University ranks #1866 in the U.S. and #6967 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesCaldwell University ranks #2007 in the U.S. and #6260 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesCaldwell University ranks #2542 in the U.S. and #5289 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
criminal-justice DegreesCaldwell University ranks #2788 in the U.S. and #10755 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesCaldwell University ranks #2919 in the U.S. and #12073 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science Degrees