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Caldwell University

Caldwell, NJ caldwell.edu 1,437 students

Caldwell University's campus is located in a suburban setting in Caldwell, New Jersey. As a Catholic university founded by the Sisters of St. Dominic, its culture emphasizes community service and ethical leadership. The university provides a personalized learning environment with a focus on both undergraduate and graduate programs, including online options.

Programs
6
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$39,715
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$39,450
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Caldwell University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 46% of students receive Pell Grants; 69% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $21,902, roughly 44% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $16,458 $65,832
$30K – $48K $15,756 $63,024
$48K – $75K $18,547 $74,188
$75K – $110K $27,111 $108,444
$110K+ $31,640 $126,560
Sticker price (no aid) $39,450 $157,800
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Caldwell University

6 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →
78
$88,550/yr High 5.3x
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →
55
$48,946/yr High 2.7x
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
41
$31,248/yr High 2.6x
Criminal Justice
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39
$22,939/yr Moderate 3.1x
Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools →
23
$24,239/yr High 2.3x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
16
$22,371/yr High 1.7x

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