Caldwell College

Founded in 1939 by the Sisters of Saint Dominic, Caldwell College is a Catholic institution in the Judaeo-Christian tradition with a heritage of eight centuries of Dominican commitment to higher learning. Serving a diverse population of all ages, Caldwell College provides an excellent liberal arts education which promotes spiritual, intellectual and aesthetic growth. Upon this foundation the College offers career-related programs which prepare its graduates to take advantage of opportunities in a complex society.

In pursuit of truth and life-long learning, Caldwell College fosters the well-being of this and future generations. Through a curriculum and extracurricular program rooted in the Catholic humanist tradition, the College seeks to empower its students to comprehend community and global issues and to act responsibly toward self and others.

Caldwell College offers a student/faculty ratio of 13 to 1, small classes and individualized attention. Professors know their students by name, challenge them to strive for excellence, and provide the support needed to achieve it. This close relationship between faculty and students also leads to a spirit of camaraderie throughout the campus community.

Caldwell offers 28 majors of study, each supported by fully-qualified faculty and up-to-date facilities. Students can choose from BA, BS, and BFA programs in the arts and sciences, education, psychology, business, and communications. Teaching certification can be earned in elementary education or in a variety of K-12 and secondary subjects. The College also has a number of affiliation programs with other colleges, universities, and medical schools allowing students to save time and money while earning multiple degrees.

Caldwell College is located in a residential community in suburban Caldwell, New Jersey, on a 70-acre campus surrounded by wooded areas. The neighborhood provides a high degree of privacy and security and easy access to the town center which has a variety of shops and restaurants. At the same time, the College’s close proximity to New York City—20 miles— allows students to enjoy diverse educational, cultural and social experiences. Caldwell is convenient to routes 46, 23, 80, 280 and 287 and the Garden State Parkway. Located 30 minutes from Jersey City, Newark, Morristown, Boonton, and Piscataway, the campus can be reached by almost every form of transportation. Home to many major corporate headquarters, northern New Jersey offers students a variety of practical internship and job opportunities.

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