First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Rolling |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: caldwell.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 58 |
| Psychology | 39 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 24 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 22 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 20 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 17 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 15 |
| Business Administration and Management | 13 |
Show the other 19 majors
| Accounting | 12 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 9 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 7 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 7 |
| Economics | 7 |
| Art Therapy/Therapist | 6 |
| Computer Science | 5 |
| Sociology | 5 |
| Art/Art Studies | 5 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 4 |
| Graphic Design | 4 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 |
| Information Technology | 4 |
| English Language and Literature | 3 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 2 |
| History | 2 |
| Music | 1 |
| Political Science and Government | 1 |
| Social Sciences | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
Basketball, Bowling, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
19,940,274 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Newark Liberty International (EWR)
Nearest hub airport
Newark Liberty International (EWR)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 16.0 of 20
Elevation
502 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
21°F
July high
86°F
Annual snowfall
24.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
20 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,200 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Montclair State University4 mi
- Bloomfield College of Montclair State University5 mi
- Seton Hall University6 mi
- New Jersey Institute of Technology8 mi
- Rutgers University-Newark8 mi
- Pillar College8 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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