College Profile:
Caldwell College

CALDWELL, NJ - Caldwell College, which U.S. News and World Report ranked among the top 25 comprehensive colleges in the north last year and again this year, attracts students from across the United States and internationally, including countries such as South Korea, Bulgaria, Canada, Jamaica and the Bahamas. This allows individuals the opportunity to meet and get to know people of varying backgrounds and cultures.

This Catholic, co-educational, four-year liberal arts institution rooted in a proud 800-year old Dominican tradition of rigorous scholarship, committed teaching and ethical values, is located on a beautiful, secure 70-acre wooded campus in a suburban New Jersey location, 20 miles west of New York City. Students can enjoy numerous educational, cultural and social experiences that the region offers, all within a relaxed campus atmosphere.

Its 11 highly competitive NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports teams provide athletic and physical opportunities for its student-scholar athletes. Last year, the college’s softball team played in the World Series and finished 7th in the nation.

Some examples of recent accomplishments the college is proud to share include: Acceptance of Caldwell College into the prestigious Johns Hopkins summer internship program at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. within the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and the Bloomberg School of Public Health. Completion of summer research projects by Caldwell College students at Cornell University Medical School. Acceptance of Caldwell College students into the prominent Carnegie Mellon University Medical School summer research program, a leader in training undergraduates for careers in biomedical research Selection of a Caldwell College student as a first team member of the Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars, based on academic performance, community service and athletic ability. Several Caldwell College student-athletes who received NCAA Division II National player of the week honors. During the Fall 2005 semester, the College enrolled one of its largest freshmen classes ever.

Almost 90% of the college’s undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid, with the average financial aid package covering 75% of a student’s tuition costs, making a Caldwell College education a smart and affordable choice.

With a student/faculty ratio of 13:1 and an average class size of 15 students, Caldwell College provide you with a personalized learning environment and easy access to our excellent faculty, who are your partners in learning.

Specialized programs including the Honors program, Gateway program, and Education OpPORT 10,1,10,144,131,112 to apply and discuss available options with one of their advisors.

The college also offers adult undergraduates, 23 years or older, a uniquely structured and flexible undergraduate degree program. Students can transfer up to 75 credits and combine on-campus courses with distance learning, accelerated classes, and short-term travel abroad experiences. These options allow students to quickly complete their undergraduate degree.

In addition, the College has master degree programs in business administration, counseling psychology, curriculum and instruction, educational administration, special education, applied behavior analysis, and pastoral ministry. Further specialization for certain programs is available. Students can choose to specialize in accounting within the M.B.A program, in art therapy and school counseling within the counseling psychology program, and in special education and educational technology within the curriculum and instruction program. Educational administration is also offered in a fast track Off Campus Leadership Development version.

Each year Caldwell students earn many accomplishments and accolades based on their academic, athletic and leadership skills as well as their involvement in community activities.