Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ · Private · 1,575 undergrads
- Admit rate: 71.3% (7,845 applicants)
- SAT middle 50%: 1130–1370
- Undergraduates: 1,575 (22.5% international)
- Average net price: $24,691 (per year after aid)
- Graduation rate: 57% (within 6 years)
Deadlines
- Priority: Nov. 1, 2026
- Early Action: Nov. 15, 2026
- Rolling: Rolling admission begins Jan. 1, 2027
Essays
Optional essay, choice 1 (250-500 words)
Who are the people who have done the most to influence your personal development and in what ways were they influential?
Optional essay, choice 2 (250-500 words)
How do you feel a college degree will allow you to be a better person and help others?
Optional essay, choice 3 (250-500 words)
An essay of your choosing that will allow the admissions committee more insight to you as a person and your academic performance.
Editor's notes
- Write the essay anyway. Caldwell says it's not required but strongly recommended, and it only asks for a teacher or counselor letter beyond your transcript. With tests optional, the essay is one of the few places you get to speak for yourself.
- If you want the Medicine 3/4 program with Rutgers, your deadline is Nov. 1, not Nov. 15, and you must send SAT or ACT scores even though the rest of Caldwell is test-optional. Plan your testing around that date.
