Caldwell University

120 Bloomfield Avenue - Caldwell, NJ 07006
  • Region: Mid Atlantic
  • Campus Setting: Suburban
  • Size: Small

At the core of a Caldwell University education is our liberal arts curriculum, designed to guide students to develop critical thinking skills, appreciate diverse cultures, and acquire a moral and civic awareness. Students develop the whole self - knowledge, intellectual skills, sensitivities and creativity for a lifetime of growth.

Our charming campus is located in the picturesque town of Caldwell. It’s New Jersey’s best college town, recently voted the third best place to live in the state by New Jersey Monthly magazine. We’re 22 miles from New York City and not far from Newark’s Liberty International Airport. Our 2,200 undergrads hail from 40 countries. 98% of students receive financial aid.

Caldwell’s average class size is 15 students. Our most popular offerings include undergraduate degrees in business, education, nursing and psychology. Caldwell offers 36 undergraduate degrees and 31 graduate and certificate programs. We offer a doctoral program in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), a scientific discipline known to benefit children with autism spectrum disorders. Our state-of-the-art autism center is nationally renowned.

We embrace an 800-year Catholic Dominican heritage which seeks to bring about the message of truth and passion for God through the four pillars of prayer, study, community, and service. Our Campus Ministry provides an array of opportunities for students to reach out, including volunteer experiences at a soup kitchen, feeding the homeless in New York City, and rebuilding homes in Appalachia.

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About Caldwell University

At the core of a Caldwell University education is our liberal arts curriculum, designed to guide students to develop critical thinking skills, appreciate diverse cultures, and acquire a moral and civic awareness. Students develop the whole self as they absorb learning through our liberal arts core: the humanities; the physical and biological sciences, and mathematics; and the social sciences. The knowledge, intellectual skills, sensitivities and creativity you acquire transcend any major of study and profession for a lifetime of growth.

Mission Statement

Founded in 1939 by the Sisters of Saint Dominic, Caldwell University promotes intellectual, spiritual, and aesthetic growth to a diverse population and welcomes all cultures and faith traditions. Inspired by St. Dominic de Guzman and our Catholic heritage, we transform students- lives by preparing them through the liberal arts and professional studies to think critically, pursue truth, and contribute to a just society.