Caldwell University
- Private
Caldwell University: international tuition 41,200 USD per year, one-year total cost 60,965 USD, acceptance rate 71.3%. Need-based aid is not open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 70, Duolingo 105.
Incoming international students can receive GPA-based Academic Scholarships. However, the university explicitly says that international students are not eligible for Need-Based Financial Aid.
Getting in. The school admits 71.3% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 540–630, Math 590–740. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 70+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 60,965 USD, before any scholarship. 5 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet. Health insurance is 1,170 USD a year.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/6. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Caldwell University?
International tuition is 41,200 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 60,965 USD.
Does Caldwell University offer scholarships for international students?
Need-based aid is not open to international students. Incoming international students can receive GPA-based Academic Scholarships. However, the university explicitly says that international students are not eligible for Need-Based Financial Aid.
What English scores does Caldwell University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 70, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Caldwell University?
The acceptance rate is 71.3%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 16/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe international page does not say Academic Scholarships are automatic with admission; only certain individual awards are described as automatic.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe provided pages do not state whether admissions decisions consider an international student's ability to pay.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe provided pages do not require a CSS Profile or a separate international financial-aid form.
Scholarships at this school
- Academic ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
- Athletic GrantsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Application method unclearSchool page
- CU Residential GrantIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Tuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Application method unclearSchool page
Catholic High School ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
- St. Thomas Aquinas ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Talent ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Separate application requiredSchool page
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- EssaysRequired
- SATACTOptional
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Early Action deadline (EA)Applicationin31days
- International application deadline, Spring Semester (January)Application+47 days
- Spring semester complete-application deadlineDocuments+47 days
- Rolling Admission begins (ROLLING)Application+78 days
- International application deadline, Fall Semester (August)Application+229 days
- Fall semester complete-application deadlineDocuments+229 days
Credit for exams
IB scores of 4 or higher in HL courses may be considered for college credit.
Scores that count1234567Grades of B or higher in CAMBRIDGE A-Level courses may be considered for college credit.
Scores that countfrom B
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Top employers
- American Express
- Bank of America
- Deloitte
- Pfizer
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data