Caldwell University

Admissions, from the college ↗

First-year applicants must complete and submit either the Common Application or Cougar Application, pay a $30 application fee, and provide official high school transcripts. A letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor is also required, and while a personal essay is not mandatory, it is strongly recommended.

• TestsCaldwell is a test-optional university, and standardized test scores are not required for admission. Students who wish to submit SAT or ACT scores may choose to do so if they would like them to be reviewed as part of their application. Please note that students applying to any of our medical-affiliated programs must submit SAT or ACT scores for review.
• DeadlinesFall 2027 New First-year Application Deadlines: November 1 (Biology: Medicine 3/4 Program w/ Rutgers), November 15 (Early Action), Rolling Admission Begins January 1.

Required: Common Application or Cougar Application · Application fee · Official high school transcript(s) · One letter of recommendation · Personal essay (strongly recommended)

Tuition, from the college ↗

• Tuition and fees$20,600
• Room and board$7,746

The fees on this page are for the 2026-2027 academic year. Full-time, flat tuition covers 12-18 credits for Fall and Spring enrollment. Over 18 or less than 12 is charged at the rate of $1,373 per credit.