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66.4%Acceptance
$39,450Tuition
1,437Students
59%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$53,843Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Roman Catholic

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$39,450
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,450
Average Net Price
$21,188
Students Receiving Financial Aid
45.9%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$13,774
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$14,000
Books & Supplies
$2,600
Total Cost of Attendance
$55,824
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$265/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
52.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
69.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
45.9%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $16,458
$30,001 – $48,000 $15,756
$48,001 – $75,000 $18,547
$75,001 – $110,000 $27,111
$110,001+ $31,640

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Cost Overview

Most Caldwell families pay around $21,188 annually after aid, far below the $55,824 sticker price. Lower-income students get the deepest discounts, with families earning under $30,000 paying just $16,458 per year. Middle-class families making $48,000-$75,000 face costs of $18,547, while higher earners pay progressively more. Over four years, net costs range from roughly $66,000 to $126,000 depending on family income.

Graduates typically leave with $25,000 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $265. With median earnings of $53,843 ten years out, this represents a manageable debt load for most career paths. Nearly 46% of students receive Pell Grants, and the university awards institutional grants averaging $30,231 to about a quarter of students. Lower-income students and New Jersey residents get the best financial deal at this Catholic university.

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