| General information: |
(973) 618-3000 |
| Website: |
www.caldwell.edu |
| Type: |
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Awards offered: |
Less than one year certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
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| Campus setting: |
Suburb Large |
| Campus housing: |
Yes |
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General information:
| Mission Statement: |
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. In pursuit of truth and life-long learning, Caldwell College fosters the well-being of this and future generations. Through a curriculum and extracurricular program rooted in the Catholic humanist tradition, the College seeks to empower its students to comprehend community and global issues and to act responsibly toward self and others. |
| Special Learning Opportunities: |
Distance learning opportunities
ROTC (Army)
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Teacher certification
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| Student Services: |
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
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| Credits Accepted: |
Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
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| Carnegie Classification: |
Masters Colleges and Universities (smaller programs) |
| Religious Affiliation: |
Roman Catholic |
| Other Characteristics: |
None |
| OPE ID: |
00259800 |
Estimated student expenses (before aid):
Undergraduate academic year prices
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Detailed expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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Tuition and fees |
$23,600 |
$22,000 |
$20,400 |
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Books and supplies |
$1,200 |
$1,200 |
$950 |
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Living arrangement |
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On campus |
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Room and board |
$9,650 |
$8,300 |
$7,995 |
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Other |
$1,750 |
$1,750 |
$1,600 |
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Off campus |
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Room and board |
$3,200 |
$3,200 |
$3,200 |
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Other |
$2,800 |
$2,800 |
$2,400 |
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Off campus with family |
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Other |
$2,800 |
$2,800 |
$2,400 |
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Total expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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On campus |
$36,200 |
$33,250 |
$30,945 |
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Off campus |
$30,800 |
$29,200 |
$26,950 |
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Off campus with family |
$27,600 |
$26,000 |
$23,750 |
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Financial aid:
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students
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Enrollment:
Fall 2007:
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Total enrollment |
2822 |
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Undergraduate enrollment |
838 |
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Graduate enrollment |
1984 |
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Age data are reported for Fall 2007. |
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Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates. |
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Admissions:
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Undergraduate application fee: $40 |
Undergraduate admissions:
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TOTAL |
MALE |
FEMALE |
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Number of applicants: |
1800 |
768 |
1032 |
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Percent admitted: |
61% |
63% |
61% |
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Percent admitted who enrolled: |
26% |
28% |
25% |
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Admissions Considerations |
Required |
Recommended |
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Secondary school GPA |
X |
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Secondary school rank |
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X |
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Secondary school record |
X |
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Completion of college-prepatory program |
X |
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Recommendations |
X |
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Formal demonstration of competencies |
X |
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Admission test scores |
X |
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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
X |
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Test Scores (enrolled first-time students):
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Students submitting scores |
NUMBER |
PERCENT |
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SAT |
289 |
99% |
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ACT |
19 |
7% |
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Test Scores |
25th Percentile* |
75th Percentile** |
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SAT Critical Reading |
440 |
550 |
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SAT Math |
430 |
568 |
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ACT Composite |
17 |
24 |
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ACT English |
17 |
25 |
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ACT Math |
17 |
21 |
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Notes:
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* 25% of students scored at or below |
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** 25% of students scored above |
Programs/majors
Completions 2007-2008:
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Program |
Bachelor |
Master |
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Communication, journalism, and related programs. |
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric |
13 |
- |
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Category total |
13 |
- |
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Computer and information sciences and support services. |
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Computer and Information Sciences, General |
7 |
- |
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Computer Science |
1 |
- |
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Category total |
8 |
- |
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Education. |
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Curriculum and Instruction |
- |
33 |
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General |
- |
34 |
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Special Education and Teaching, General |
- |
13 |
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Elementary Education and Teaching |
18 |
- |
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Category total |
18 |
80 |
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics. |
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Spanish Language and Literature |
3 |
- |
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Category total |
3 |
- |
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English language and literature/letters. |
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English Language and Literature, General |
10 |
- |
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Category total |
10 |
- |
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Biological and biomedical sciences. |
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
6 |
- |
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Category total |
6 |
- |
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Mathematics and statistics. |
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Mathematics, General |
4 |
- |
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Category total |
4 |
- |
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies. |
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
6 |
- |
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Category total |
6 |
- |
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Theology and religious vocations. |
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Theology/Theological Studies |
1 |
- |
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Pastoral Studies/Counseling |
- |
4 |
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Category total |
1 |
4 |
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Physical sciences. |
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Chemistry, General |
3 |
- |
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Category total |
3 |
- |
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Psychology. |
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Psychology, General |
55 |
- |
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Clinical Psychology |
- |
11 |
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Counseling Psychology |
- |
22 |
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Category total |
55 |
33 |
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Security and protective services. |
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies |
16 |
- |
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Category total |
16 |
- |
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Social sciences. |
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Social Sciences, General |
13 |
- |
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Economics, General |
6 |
- |
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Political Science and Government, General |
6 |
- |
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Sociology |
4 |
- |
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Category total |
29 |
- |
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Visual and performing arts. |
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Art/Art Studies, General |
5 |
- |
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Music, General |
2 |
- |
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Category total |
7 |
- |
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Health professions and related clinical sciences. |
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist |
1 |
- |
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Category total |
1 |
- |
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services. |
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Business Administration and Management, General |
42 |
20 |
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Accounting |
13 |
- |
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International Business/Trade/Commerce |
5 |
- |
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General |
7 |
- |
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Category total |
67 |
20 |
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History |
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History, General |
2 |
- |
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Category total |
2 |
- |
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Grand total |
249 |
137 |
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Data shown are for first majors |
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(-) Program is not offered at this award level |
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