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.
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.
The most common major fields study at Caldwell College include mathematics, education and teaching, and therapy and counseling.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 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.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Caldwell College, in 2007-2008, had 2,306 students (1,547 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.
Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at the school 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
http://www.caldwell.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 98 | educational administration, curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, special ed |
| Therapy and Counseling | 88 | psychology, counseling psychology, clinical psychology |
| Business and Management | 87 | business management, accounting, marketing, international business |
| Liberal Arts | 50 | social services, English, political science, interdisciplinary studies, economics, sociology, Spanish language, history |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 16 | criminal justice and safety |
| Media | 13 | communication studies |
| Science | 9 | biology, chemistry |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 5 | pastoral counseling, theology |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Medical Support and Technology | 1 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Caldwell College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 249 | 25 |
| Master's degree | 137 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Caldwell College had a total enrollment of 2,306 students (1,547 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 70% |
| Graduate | 30% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 85% |
| (International Students) | 6% |
| New York | 6% |
| California | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
Caldwell College offers campus housing for 550 of its 1,547 (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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,850 | 1,106 | 60% | 290 | 26% |
| Men | 768 | 481 | 63% | 133 | 28% |
| Women | 1,032 | 625 | 61% | 157 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 568 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 24 |
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 | 99% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 7% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,600 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,600 |
| Room and board | $ 9,650 |
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 20 | 33 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $76,959 | 22 | $73,352 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $63,964 | 14 | $64,641 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $51,150 | 11 | $51,424 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $53,051 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $65,451 | 51 | $64,398 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 57 | 49 | 106 |
| Basketball | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Track | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 23 | 33 | 56 |
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
Special Education and Teaching, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
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
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Caldwell College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (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
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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