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Caldwell College is in a large suburb, in Caldwell, New Jersey. The school has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation. Caldwell College is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The most common major fields study at Caldwell College include business and management and therapy and counseling.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 430 to 530 for students at Caldwell College. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 420 and 540.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Caldwell College, in 2005, had 2,242 students (1,596 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.
Athletic teams at Caldwell College belong to the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Caldwell College
9 Ryerson Avenue
Caldwell, NJ 07006-6195
General Phone: (973) 618-3000
Admissions Phone: (973) 618-3500
Financial Aid Phone: (973) 618-3221
http://www.caldwell.edu
Caldwell College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 107 | business management, marketing, accounting, international business |
| Education And Teaching | 82 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction |
| Therapy And Counseling | 58 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 58 | English, social services, sociology, interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language, history, political science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 24 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 13 | biology, chemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Media | 9 | communication studies |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | pastoral counseling, theology |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Caldwell College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 281 | 23 |
| Master's degree | 96 | 6 |
In 2005, Caldwell College had a total enrollment of 2,242 students (1,596 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 88% |
| New York | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| California | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
Caldwell College offers campus housing for 380 of its 1,596 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Caldwell, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,234 | 960 | 78% | 301 | 31% |
| Men | 424 | 300 | 71% | 109 | 36% |
| Women | 810 | 660 | 81% | 192 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 540 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (973) 618-3500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,700 |
| Room and board | $ 7,650 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
Caldwell College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 259800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (973) 618-3221
Caldwell College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 15 | 26 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $63,201 | 16 | $67,696 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $51,900 | 14 | $51,736 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $44,778 | 14 | $44,726 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 32 | $52,222 | 45 | $55,084 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 52 | 39 | 91 |
| Basketball | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| Baseball | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 21 | 27 | 48 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Caldwell College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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Therapy And Counseling
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