Caldwell University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Caldwell University?

Caldwell University charges the same reported undergraduate tuition to in-state and out-of-state students. For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $38,470, with $2,378 in required fees. Together, those charges were $40,848 before housing, meals, books, transportation, and personal expenses.

Reported room and board for an academic year was $14,756. Adding that amount to the 2024-25 tuition and fees produces $55,604 for those categories only - not a complete cost-of-attendance budget. A student living at home may have different housing and food expenses, but still needs to budget for commuting and other costs. Part-time undergraduate tuition was reported at $1,282 per credit hour; graduate pricing follows a different schedule.

Published price is not net price. Grant aid can reduce the amount a student must cover, while loans postpone payment and must generally be repaid. Reported average net prices were $18,000 for students from families earning up to $48,000 and $31,425 for those in the $75,001-$110,000 band. These are averages for defined aid-reporting groups, not quotes for an individual family.

Financial aid may include federal and state grants for eligible students, Caldwell institutional scholarships, and federal loans. The reported average undergraduate grant award was $30,779 among recipients, while 64% of students in the reported aid measure had student loans. Applicants should submit the FAFSA when eligible, review Caldwell's scholarship conditions, and compare the university's itemized aid offer with its current cost-of-attendance budget. Veterans and eligible dependents should also have the veterans-benefits office review how military education benefits interact with other aid.

What are the work-study opportunities at Caldwell University?

Caldwell students can pursue part-time employment while enrolled, but a campus job and a Federal Work-Study award are not the same thing. Federal Work-Study is need-based aid awarded through the financial aid process; an award establishes potential eligibility to earn wages, not a guaranteed position or an automatic reduction in the tuition bill.

Students considering work should ask the financial aid office whether they qualify for Work-Study and where approved positions are posted. Other campus jobs may have different funding and eligibility rules. Hours and openings depend on employer needs, so students should not build a budget on unearned wages.

For career development beyond a campus job, the reported career services include individual and group counseling, résumé help, interview preparation, career-interest testing, a job bank, job fairs, and on-campus employer recruitment. Internships may provide experience, but Caldwell does not report a university-wide internship requirement. Students in majors with clinical or fieldwork obligations should distinguish those academic requirements from paid employment.