Caldwell University

www.caldwell.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$34,900

2021 Average Net Price

$16,222

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.55%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

96%

3,494 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,098

80.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

59%

196 Graduates

About

Caldwell University is a higher education institution located in Essex County, NJ. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Caldwell University were Registered Nursing (58 degrees awarded), General Psychology (39 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (33 degrees).

In 2021, 456 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Caldwell University. 70% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (182 degrees), 1.98 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (92 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Caldwell University is $34,900, which is $11,716 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Caldwell University is $34,900, which is $11,716 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,222.

In 2021, 96% of undergraduate students attending Caldwell University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,900

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Caldwell University was $34,900. The cost of tuition at Caldwell University is $11,716 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Caldwell University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,222

2021 Value

17.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Caldwell University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,222. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Caldwell University grew by 17.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Caldwell University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,380

Room and Board

$2,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Caldwell University was of $13,380 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 2.39% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Caldwell University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Caldwell University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.23% with respect to 2020, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Caldwell University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.55%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Caldwell University was 2.55%, which represents 13 out of the 510 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Caldwell University received 3,494 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 15.6% annual growth. Out of those 3,494 applicants, 3,353 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96% acceptance rate.

There were 2,098 students enrolled at Caldwell University in 2021. 29% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Caldwell University has an overall enrollment yield of 10.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

3,353

Accepted Out of 3,494

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Caldwell University was 96% (3,353 admissions from 3,494 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 91.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 15.6%, while admissions declined by −11.5%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Caldwell University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

29%

Submission Percentage (2021)

100

Scores Submitted (2021)

29% of enrolled first-time students at Caldwell University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Caldwell University had a total enrollment of 2,098 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Caldwell University is 1,685 students and the part-time enrollment is 413. This means that 80.3% of students enrolled at Caldwell University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Caldwell University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35.8% White, 27.2% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% Black or African American, 3.57% Asian, 1.43% Two or More Races, 0.143% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0477% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Caldwell University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (21.3%), followed by White Female (18.7%) and White Male (10.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (15%) and Black or African American Female (10%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Caldwell University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,098 students. The full-time enrollment at Caldwell University is 1,685 and the part-time enrollment is 413. This means that 80.3% of students enrolled at Caldwell University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Caldwell University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Caldwell University was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Caldwell University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Caldwell University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
751 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
570 enrolled students
Black or African American
332 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Caldwell University is 35.8% White, 27.2% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% Black or African American, 3.57% Asian, 1.43% Two or More Races, 0.143% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0477% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 145 students (6.91%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 182 more women than men received degrees from Caldwell University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Caldwell University is white (182 degrees awarded). There were 1.98 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (92 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Caldwell University is Registered Nursing (58 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (39 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (33 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Caldwell University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (83 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (11 degrees), and English (8 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Caldwell University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,846,649 people), Registered nurses (1,432,210 people), Secondary school teachers (520,427 people), Education administrators (343,484 people), and Postsecondary teachers (308,431 people).

The most specialized majors at Caldwell University in 2021 are Psychology (83 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (11 degrees), English (8 degrees), EDUCATION. (43 degrees), and Health (121 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Caldwell University are Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Caldwell University are Psychology (83 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (11 degrees), English (8 degrees), EDUCATION. (43 degrees), and Health (121 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Caldwell University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,392,103 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,741,764 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (646,442 people), Outpatient care centers (401,433 people), and Offices of physicians (268,703 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Caldwell University.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
58 degrees awarded
General Psychology
39 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
33 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Caldwell University was Registered Nursing with 58 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Caldwell University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

137

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

319

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 137 degrees were awarded to men at Caldwell University, which is 0.429 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (319).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Caldwell University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Caldwell University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.39 times more than the 28 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 52 degrees were awarded to men at Caldwell University in Registered Nursing, which is 8.67 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

69%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 54% of students graduating from Caldwell University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Caldwell University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 19.4% of graduates (38 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
182 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
92 degrees awarded
Black or African American
42 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Caldwell University is white (182 degrees awarded). There were 1.98 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (92 degrees).

9.43% of degree recipients (43 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
133 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
66 degrees awarded
White Male
49 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Caldwell University is white female (133 degrees awarded). There were 2.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (66 degrees).

Operations

Caldwell University has an endowment valued at nearly $10.8M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.52M (23.5%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Caldwell University had a total salary expenditure of 40.8M. Caldwell University employs 36 Professors, 19 Assistant professors and 16 Associate professors. Most academics at Caldwell University are Female Professor (19), Male Professor (17), and Female Associate professor (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Caldwell University are: Management, with 39 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 35 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 27 employees.

Endowment

$10.8M

2021 Endowment

107%

growth from 2020

Caldwell University has an endowment valued at about $10.8M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Caldwell University grew 107% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $39.7M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Caldwell University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$18.4M

2021 Salaries

5.77%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Caldwell University paid a median of $18.4M in salaries, which represents 45% of their overall expenditure ($40.8M) and a 5.77% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.75M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Caldwell University paid a total of $5.75M to 76 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

36 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

39 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Caldwell University were Professor with 36 employees, Assistant professor with 19 employees, and Associate professor with 16 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Caldwell University were Management with 39 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 35 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 27 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Caldwell University was Female Professor with 19 employees, Male Professor with 17 employees, and Female Associate professor with 12 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Caldwell University.