Safety Score
0.54 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Caldwell, NJ · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Caldwell University
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 1,864-student campus.
- 0.54
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,345
- Rank of 3,050
- #37
- NJ rank
- 1,864
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Caldwell University reports 0.54 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,345 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 0.54
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,345
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 0
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Caldwell University decreased from 6 to 0 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesCaldwell University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Caldwell, NJ, enrolling approximately 1,864 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 6 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NJ, it ranks #37 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,864 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Caldwell University is "Burglary" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NJ averaging 1.50 incidents per 1,000 students, Caldwell University reports 64% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#1345
Above-average safety
State Rank (NJ)
#37
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
0
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Caldwell University percentile rank 55.9%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1345 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Caldwell University reports 64% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $40,848
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $40,848
- Avg Net Price
- $24,691
- Median Debt
- $25,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 49%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 71%
- SAT Average
- 1260
- SAT Math Range
- 590–740
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 58%
- Retention Rate
- 77%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $47,439
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $53,843
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 65%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyCaldwell University: on-campus incidents by year
Stable
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 9 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 15 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 6 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 22 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 8 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 30 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Caldwell University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
NJ
Caldwell University
0.54 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
Herkimer County Community College
0.54 incidents / 1,000 students
DC
Trinity Washington University
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Herkimer County Community College
Herkimer, NY · 1,863 enrolled
Safety Score 0.54
Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC · 1,865 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
John Wood Community College
Quincy, IL · 1,866 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, MD · 1,861 enrolled
Safety Score 3.22
Concordia College at Moorhead
Moorhead, MN · 1,868 enrolled
Safety Score 3.75
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Caldwell University nationally (rank #1345), regardless of size or state.
Marshalltown Community College
Marshalltown, IA
National Rank #1344
Herkimer County Community College
Herkimer, NY
National Rank #1346
Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CA
National Rank #1343
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ
National Rank #1347
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA
National Rank #1342
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caldwell University safe?
Caldwell University has a safety score of 0.54 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,345 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Caldwell University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Caldwell University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NJ.
Does Caldwell University have fire safety data?
Yes. Caldwell University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Caldwell University's Safety Profile
Caldwell University in Caldwell, NJ enrolls 1,864 students and has a safety score of 0.54 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1345 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 6 in 2022 to 0 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Caldwell University's 0.54 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Caldwell University against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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