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Caldwell College

Caldwell College

Caldwell College, established on August 10, 1939, is located in Caldwell, New Jersey. The college was founded by the Sisters of Saint Dominic as a Catholic liberal arts college. On August 10, 1939 Caldwell College was incorporated, but male students were not welcomed until 1986. The college, which is nestled on 70 acres, offers a variety of degrees and programs in areas such as communication arts, international business, medical technology, social studies, and computer information systems.

Caldwell College's sports teams,known as the Cougars, compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division II and the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference. The Cougars participate in basketball, cross country, volleyball, soccer, tennis, golf, and baseball. Students also have access to clubs and organizations and they participate with groups such as the Psychology Club, the Women's Business Organization, the International Student Organization, the Caldwell College Science Club, and the French Club.

Overview of Caldwell College

Caldwell College is in a large suburb, in Caldwell, NJ. 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.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at Caldwell College include mathematics, education and teaching, and therapy and counseling.

Caldwell College Selectivity

The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 440 to 550 for students at Caldwell College. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 430 and 568.

Faculty

Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.

Student Body

Caldwell College, in 2007, had 2,306 students (1,643 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.

Student Life

Most students at Caldwell College attend full-time. Dorm living is common. 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.

Contacting Caldwell College

Caldwell College
9 Ryerson Avenue
Caldwell, NJ 07006-6195
General Phone: (973) 618-3000
http://www.caldwell.edu

Caldwell College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management95business management, marketing, international business
Education And Teaching91elementary school teaching, educational administration, curriculum and instruction, special ed
Liberal Arts64social services, English, sociology, history, economics, interdisciplinary studies, Spanish language
Therapy And Counseling53psychology, counseling psychology, clinical psychology
Security And Law Enforcement19criminal justice and safety
Media15communication studies
Science7biology, chemistry
Mathematics6mathematics
Art Studies4art studies
Religion And Philosophy4pastoral counseling, theology
Computer Science And Engineering2computer science
Music1music

Number of programs and degrees for Caldwell College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree26321
Master's degree987

Student Body

In 2007, Caldwell College had a total enrollment of 2,306 students (1,643 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men46%
Women54%
Full-Time100%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate71%
Graduate29%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White65%
Black13%
Hispanic10%
Asian3%
American Indian0%
Unknown4%
(Foreign Students)4%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-1910%
20-2120%
22-2416%
25-2915%
30-348%
35-397%
40-4915%
50-649%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
New Jersey85%
(International Students)6%
New York6%
California1%
Maryland1%
Pennsylvania1%
Florida1%

Caldwell College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time100 %

Caldwell College Room and Board (2007)

Caldwell College offers campus housing for 535 of its 1,643 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Caldwell, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Caldwell College Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,8501,10660%29026%
Men76848163%13328%
Women1,03262561%15725%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal440550
SAT Math430568
ACT Verbal1725
ACT Math1721
ACT Composite1724

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencerequired
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT99%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT7%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Caldwell College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 22,000
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 22,000
Room and board$ 8,300
Books and supplies$ 1,200
Other expenses$ 1,750

Financial Aid:
Caldwell College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 259800)

Caldwell College Faculty

Caldwell College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured2030
Non-tenured, but on tenure track712
Non-tenured and not on tenure track11

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year9$73,93117$77,160
Associate professoracademic year11$61,16316$62,659
Assistant professoracademic year7$51,37210$52,911
No academic rankacademic year2*3$50,523
All faculty totalacademic year29$62,54246$65,107

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Caldwell College Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballCentral Atlantic Collegiate Conference
BaseballCentral Atlantic Collegiate Conference
TrackCentral Atlantic Collegiate Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total5749106
Basketball161127
Baseball18018
Track055
All Other Sports233356

Caldwell College Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General

LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

MUSIC
Music, General

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
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General

Caldwell College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Caldwell College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Caldwell College % students 40 years or older
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Caldwell College Female % of student body
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Caldwell College % of degrees in education and teaching
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Caldwell College % of degrees in business and management
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Caldwell College Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in mathematics
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Caldwell College % of degrees in mathematics
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Caldwell College % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
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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