Caldwell University Acceptance Rate
Caldwell, New Jersey · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,845
- Admitted
- 5,131
- Yield
- 6.7%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Caldwell University's acceptance rate has risen from 63.9% in 2014–15 to 65.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,149 to 7,845 (+149%) over that period.
Its 65.4% rate makes Caldwell University more selective than about 69% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 28 tracked New Jersey schools, it is more selective than about 82%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (69.5% for women vs 61.5% for men, a 8-point gap). Caldwell University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 6.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,149 | 2,013 | 63.9% | 370 |
| 2015–16 | 3,582 | 2,276 | 63.5% | 330 |
| 2016–17 | 2,831 | 2,418 | 85.4% | 400 |
| 2017–18 | 4,004 | 2,552 | 63.7% | 361 |
| 2018–19 | 4,433 | 2,954 | 66.6% | 494 |
| 2019–20 | 3,527 | 3,289 | 93.3% | 445 |
| 2020–21 | 4,141 | 3,790 | 91.5% | 445 |
| 2021–22 | 3,494 | 3,353 | 96% | 349 |
| 2022–23 | 6,649 | 4,413 | 66.4% | 445 |
| 2023–24 | 7,845 | 5,131 | 65.4% | 343 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,273 | 2,969 | 69.5% |
| Men | 3,507 | 2,156 | 61.5% |
| Another gender | 65 | 6 | 9.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Caldwell University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Caldwell University's acceptance rate?
Caldwell University's acceptance rate is 65.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,131 admitted of 7,845 applicants).
Is Caldwell University test optional?
Caldwell University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Caldwell University?
Caldwell University received 7,845 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,131.
Is Caldwell University getting harder to get into?
Caldwell University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 63.9% in 2014–15 to 65.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.caldwell.edu/.