Caldwell University, NJ
Private Nonprofit4-Year • Small • Primarily ResidentialMaster's College and UniversityNot Selective • Low Transfer-InAffiliated with the Roman Catholic ChurchMain Campus
Caldwell University Rankings
Affordability50
Selectivity16
Retention46
Graduation30
Earnings26
Diversity94
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Caldwell University
100%Bachelor’s
-Associate’s
-Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing18%
Communication, Journalism6%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education5%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs26%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting5%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Psychology16%
Social Sciences6%
Theology and Religious Vocations<1%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Caldwell University
67%Admission Rate
525Median SAT Math
529Median SAT Reading
20Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)480–570
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)480–578
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–22
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending Caldwell University
$35KIn-State Tuition
$35KOut-of-State Tuition
$46KAverage Total Cost
$23KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $15K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $21K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $26K | $18K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $29K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $32K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Caldwell University
68%Receive Federal Loans
$20KMedian Federal Debt
52%Repayment Rate
$270Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 38% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 11% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 16% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $20K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $23K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $21K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $40K | $21K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 45% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 52% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 59% | 51% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 63% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Caldwell University
79%Retention Rate
27%Transfer Rate
13%Withdrawal Rate
62%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 36% | 41% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 62% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 56% | 58% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 85% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 48% | 44% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 64% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50% | 44% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 45% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 33% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 57% | 45% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Caldwell University
92%Employment Rate
$32KMedian Salary
$19K25 Pctl Salary
$49K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 86% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 88% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $32K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $49K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $64K | $60K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $32K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $39K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $44K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Caldwell University
1,625Undergraduates
87%Full-time Undergrads
21Avg Entry Age
538Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 66% | 58% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 34% | 42% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 14% | 21% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 32% | 44% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27% | 22% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 12% | 2% | 2% |
| Other race | 12% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 32% | 45% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 22% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 22% | 15% | 15% |
Location Map
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