Caldwell University's published cost of attendance is $54,073. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $18,059, families in the lower-middle range pay around $18,000, middle-income families pay about $22,793, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $31,425, and higher-income families pay around $30,449.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $54,073 |
| Tuition and Fees | $40,848 |
| Room and Board | $14,188 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$29,382 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $24,691 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $18,059 |
| $30–48k | $18,000 |
| $48–75k | $22,793 |
| $75–110k | $31,425 |
| $110k+ | $30,449 |
Caldwell University's published cost of attendance is $54,073. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $18,059, families in the lower-middle range pay around $18,000, middle-income families pay about $22,793, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $31,425, and higher-income families pay around $30,449. Azimuth ranks Caldwell University #960 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Caldwell University uses the FAFSA to determine need-based aid eligibility. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Financial aid packages typically combine grants, scholarships, and loans to help bridge the gap between net price and family contribution. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $21,989; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $64,716, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Caldwell University earn median 4-year earnings of $64,716, placing Caldwell University in the 64.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,206 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Caldwell University in the 83.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Caldwell University #470 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Caldwell University's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 79 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $103,559, which represents 1.2x the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 45 students with median 4-year earnings of $56,977, at 1.1x the benchmark. Business Administration and Business Administration round out the top programs, with 33 and 26 graduates respectively earning $74,113 and $54,225 four years after enrollment. This program mix — anchored in Health — aligns with stable, in-demand career pathways that support long-term financial outcomes.
