Caldwell College provides a variety of support programs including dedicated guidance for: academic • personal • minority students • non-traditional students • religious. Additional counseling services include: Alcohol/substance abuse counseling. Recognizing that some students may need extra preparation, Caldwell College offers remedial and refresher courses in: reading • writing • math • study skills. The average freshman year GPA is 2.8, and 73 percent of freshmen students return for their sophomore year. What do students do after college? While many enter the work force, approximately 20 percent pursue a graduate degree immediately after graduation. One year after graduation, the school reports that 40 percent of graduates have entered graduate school. Among students who enter the work force, approximately 70 percent enter a field related to their major within six months of graduation. Companies that most frequently hire graduates from Caldwell College include: Xerox • Ricoh • Cosmair Inc. • Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield • Boards of Education.
Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
Students with learning disabilities may take advantage of specific support programs offered by Caldwell College. If necessary, the college will grant additional time to students with learning disabilities to complete their degree. Also, a lightened course load may be granted to LD students. High school foreign language and math waivers are accepted. Students with learning disabilities will find the following programs at Caldwell College extremely useful: remedial math • remedial English • remedial reading • special classes • tutors • learning center • untimed tests • extended time for tests • oral tests • readers • note-taking services • reading machines • tape recorders. Individual or small group tutorials are also available in: time management • organizational skills • learning strategies • writing labs • math labs.
How to Get Admitted
For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: interview • extracurricular activities • special talents, interests, abilities • character/personal qualities • volunteer work • work experience • state of residency • alumni relationship. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT test scores are required of all applicants. SAT Subject Test scores are considered, if submitted, but are not required. According to the admissions office: Minimum combined SAT score of 900, rank in top half of secondary school class, and minimum 2.5 GPA recommended.
Highlights
Caldwell College
Caldwell, NJ (Pop. 11,000)
Location: Large town
Four-year private
Founded: 1939
Website: http://www.caldwell.edu
Students
Total enrollment: 2,291
Undergrads: 1,691
Freshmen: 284
Part-time students: 35%
From out-of-state: 5%
From public schools: 70%
Male/Female: 32%/68%
Live on-campus: 43%
Off-campus employment rating: Excellent
Caucasian: 61%
African American: 16%
Hispanic: 12%
Asian or Pacific Islander: 2%
Native American: 0%
International: 5%
Academics
Calendar: Semester
Student/faculty ratio: 12:1
Class size 9 or fewer: 32%
Class size 10-29: 65%
Class size 30-49: 3%
Class size 50-99: -
Class size 100 or more: -
Returning freshmen: 73%
Six-year graduation rate: 52%
Most Popular Majors
Business administration
Psychology
Elementary education
How to Pay for College
To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) · institution’s own financial aid forms · state aid form. Caldwell College participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants • general need-based awards • Federal Pell grants • state scholarships and grants • college-based scholarships and grants • private scholarships and grants. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants • state scholarships and grants • creative arts and performance awards • special achievements and activities awards • special characteristics awards • athletic scholarships.
Highlights
Admissions
Applicants: 1,442
Accepted: 957
Acceptance rate: 66.4%
Average GPA: 3.0
ACT range: Not reported
SAT Math range: 420-540
SAT Reading range: 430-530
SAT Writing range: Not reported
Top 10% of class: 7%
Top 25% of class: 18%
Top 50% of class: 53%
Deadlines
Early Action: 12/1
Early Decision: No
Regular Action: Rolling admissions
Notification of admission by: 12/31
Common Application: Accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $23,800
Out-of-state tuition: $23,800
Room: $4,535
Board: $4,455
Books: $1,200
Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 71%
Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 64%
Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 51%
Avg. aid package (freshmen): $15,638
Avg. aid package (undergrads): $15,690
Freshmen receiving merit-based aid: 11%
Undergrads rec. merit-based aid: 6%
Avg. debt upon graduation: $18,733