Who We Are

A Place to Thrive

At Caldwell University, there is never a shortage of success stories, both for our students, as well as our faculty and alumni. This is because we are home to some of the brightest and most curious minds around, and we encourage continued development with a robust system of academic and career support that will ensure you feel seen, heard and encouraged!

#1 Best College
Town in NJ

– HomeSnacks

#3 Best Place
to Live in NJ

– NJ Monthly

One of the Safest Colleges and Universities in NJ

– stateuniversity.com

A Place to Explore

Located just 22 miles from New York City, Caldwell University offers the best of both worlds — the excitement and opportunities of NYC, but on a safe, beautiful campus that feels like home. A short walk away, downtown Caldwell is full of great spots to grab coffee, shop, eat, and relax with friends. You’re only 20 minutes from one of the country’s largest waterfalls and about an hour from the Jersey Shore, so there’s always something fun to explore.

A Place to Get Involved

If you ask current and former students about their experience at Caldwell, you’ll hear about the strong sense of respect, genuine connections, and supportive faculty that stay with them long after graduation. Whether it’s someone you meet through an honor society or simply pass in the dining hall, you’ll feel welcome and know that Cougars have each other’s backs.

A Place to Succeed

Caldwell helps you stay ahead in today’s global world with a wide range of programs to choose from. You’ll find globally minded programs such as Supply Chain Management and Environmental Science, as well as classics like Biology, Nursing, and Business. Plus, you can fast-track your future with combined degree programs that mean earning your bachelor’s and master’s in just five years!

Respect. Integrity. Community. Excellence.

A Place to Impact

At Caldwell University, students learn to think critically, appreciate diverse cultures, and grow as ethical, compassionate leaders. Guided by our core values of Respect, Integrity, Community, and Excellence, they’re empowered to make a positive impact in the world. Through hands-on experiences like study abroad, internships, and Midnight Runs, students experience life first-hand and leave prepared to create real change.

Eight students, one alumnus, and two staff members spent nine days in Belize rebuilding a church, making friends with villagers, and sharing food and games with children.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling with Art Therapy Concentration Program students traveled to Iceland to gain insight into memory drawing.

Eight students, one alumnus, and two staff members spent nine days in Belize rebuilding a church, making friends with villagers, and sharing food and games with children.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling with Art Therapy Concentration Program students traveled to Iceland to gain insight into memory drawing.