- Acceptance rate: 71% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 540–630 reading and writing, 590–740 math
- Average net price: $23,071 a year (2022–23)
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Caldwell University GPA requirements
Caldwell University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Caldwell University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Caldwell University acceptance rate
Caldwell University admitted 6,680 of 9,364 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 71%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Caldwell University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Caldwell, New Jersey, with 1,617 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Caldwell University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 540 | 590 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 670 | 740 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1260 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Caldwell University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Caldwell University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,071 a year at Caldwell University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Caldwell University with a 3.0 GPA?
Caldwell University admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Caldwell University?
Caldwell University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Caldwell University?
Caldwell University's acceptance rate was 71% for fall 2024: it admitted 6,680 of 9,364 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Caldwell University hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Caldwell University admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Caldwell University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Caldwell University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 24% sent SAT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do Caldwell University students have?
The middle 50% of Caldwell University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 540–630 in reading and writing and 590–740 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does GPA matter at Caldwell University?
A lot: Caldwell University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Caldwell University consider legacy status?
No. Caldwell University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Caldwell University accept AP credit?
Yes. Caldwell University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Caldwell University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $23,071 a year at Caldwell University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Caldwell University's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: Caldwell UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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