Caldwell, NJ
Roughly 65 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 28 percentage points since 2019, from 93% to 65% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,527 | 3,289 | 445 | 93% |
| 2020 | 4,141 | 3,790 | 445 | 92% |
| 2021 | 3,494 | 3,353 | 349 | 96% |
| 2022 | 6,649 | 4,413 | 445 | 66% |
| 2023 | 7,845 | 5,131 | 343 | 65% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,969 of 4,273 women and 2,156 of 3,507 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Caldwell University has an acceptance rate of 65% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 5,131 of 7,845 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 65 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
7,845 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 343 enrolled.
No. Caldwell University is test-blind — scores are not considered even if submitted.
The acceptance rate has fallen 28 percentage points since 2019, from 93% to 65% — it has become more selective.