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Interested in attending Caldwell University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Caldwell University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

65
%
Acceptance rate
3.22
Average High School GPA
February 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Caldwell University?

65%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Caldwell accepted 65% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 7,780 people applied and 5,131 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
2969 / 4273 (69%)
Men
2156 / 3507 (61%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Caldwell University:

100%
80.0
60.0
40.0
20.0
0.0
2022
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

7%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 7% ended up enrolling at Caldwell University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Caldwell University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Caldwell considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Caldwell University?

3.22
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Caldwell University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.22. 6% of freshmen who attended Caldwell were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 31% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
11%
3.75-3.99
12%
3.50-3.74
18%
3.25-3.49
17%
3.00-3.24
13%
2.50-2.99
17%
2.00-2.49
10%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

23%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

1%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
510
75th Percentile
700
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
500
75th Percentile
620
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1010
75th Percentile
1320

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Caldwell University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 1
Regular admission deadline
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