by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Caldwell degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Caldwell measures up.
Caldwell is ranked #1,983 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within New Jersey, it ranks #38 of 59 for value.
Among the majors Caldwell offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Public Health Education and Promotion | #73 of 92 |
| Public Health | #73 of 92 |
| General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | #121 of 216 |
| Health Services | #121 of 216 |
| Health Sciences & Services | #157 of 263 |
| Teacher Education | #245 of 404 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | #314 of 425 |
| Marketing | #343 of 534 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | #444 of 638 |
| Criminal Justice Administration | #444 of 638 |
Below is the detailed Caldwell value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Caldwell University is ranked #32 out of #65 in New Jersey for quality and #38 out of #59 for New Jersey value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Caldwell financial aid page to be sure.
Caldwell University is ranked #1,983 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Caldwell University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Caldwell costs about $25,281. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $101,126 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $54,215 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $24,691 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $25,281 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $101,126 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Caldwell net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Caldwell costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Caldwell degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $216,860 | — | — |
| All Students | $101,126 | #1,983 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $98,764 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $216,860 | — | — |
| All Students | $101,126 | #38 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $98,764 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Caldwell shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16,458 |
| $30K–$48K | $15,756 |
| $48K–$75K | $18,547 |
| $75K–$110K | $27,111 |
| Over $110K | $31,640 |
About 98% of Caldwell undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $30,779 per year. Get more details on the Caldwell financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Caldwell net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.