Tuition at Caldwell University rose by 3.1% for the 2022-23 school year, based on the most recent data released, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year private nonprofit institution paid $38,050 this year, an increase of $1,150 from the $36,900 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 71% of Caldwell University’s undergraduate students are residents of New Jersey. Residents from other states make up about 7%, while international students account for 21% of the undergraduate population.
Records indicate that all full-time undergraduates who began studies at Caldwell University in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. A total of 443 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $13.5 million, and 320 students borrowed more than $2.3 million in student loans.
Across the entire undergraduate body, 1,530 students benefited from grants or scholarships totaling $44.9 million. Additionally, 1,108 students obtained federal student loans amounting to $7.3 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the Caldwell University in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 213 | 48% | $1.2 million | $5,580 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 208 | 47% | $2.3 million | $10,954 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 443 | 100% | $10.1 million | $22,722 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 443 | 100% | $13.5 million | $30,549 |
| Federal student loans | 308 | 69% | $1.7 million | $5,417 |
| Other student loans | 40 | 9% | $622,715 | $15,568 |
| Student loan aid | 320 | 72% | $2.3 million | $7,160 |
| Total student aid | 443 | 100% | $15.8 million | $35,720 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
