Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.Founded in 1939 by the Sisters of Saint Dominic, Caldwell College is a Catholic institution in the Judaeo-Christian tradition with a heritage of eight centuries of Dominican commitment to higher learning. Serving a diverse population of all ages, Caldwell College provides an excellent liberal arts education which promotes spiritual, intellectual and aesthetic growth. Upon this foundation the College offers career-related programs which prepare its graduates to take advantage of opportunities in a complex society.
School Overview: | Caldwell College | |
| County | Essex County, NJ | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--General | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 121 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 2,213 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,410 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 803 students | 137 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 1,591 students | 1,507 students |
| # Graduate Students | 622 students | 129 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 2% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% |
| % Black | 18% | 6% |
| % White | 65% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $27,890 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $27,890 | $24,744 |
| Tuition | $24,980 | |
| Percent Admitted | 61% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 410-500 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 410-520 | 460-573 |
| SAT Writing (25-75%) | 410-510 | 440-570 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 17-21 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- Caldwell College is a Catholic, co-educational, four-year liberal arts institution, committed to intellectual rigor, individual attention, and the ethical values of the Judaeo-Christian academic tradition.
- Caldwell offers 27 major programs, each supported by fully-qualified faculty and up-to-date facilities. Students can choose from BA, BS, and BFA programs in the arts and sciences, computer science, business, fine arts, and medical technology. Teaching certification can be earned in elementary education or in a variety of K-12 and secondary subjects. Caldwell College's expanding graduate division now offers the Master of Arts and the Master of Business Administration, two Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certificate programs, and four Post-Master programs.
- Certificate Programs are valuable options for students who want a competitive edge in their careers. Certificate Programs may be taken by both matriculating and non-matriculating (non-degree) students. At least one-half of the credits for a certificate must be taken at Caldwell College.
- Caldwell College is located in a residential community in suburban Caldwell, New Jersey, on a 70-acre campus surrounded by wooded areas. The neighborhood provides a high degree of privacy and security and easy access to the town center which has a variety of shops and restaurants.
- Caldwell College is ranked among the top 25 best comprehensive colleges in the north by U.S. News & World Report.
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