A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Caldwell University are predominantly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 61% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
39%
|
| Black |
15%
|
| Hispanic |
18%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
18%
|
There are 99% more female students than male students enrolled at Caldwell University with a gender ratio of 67% women to 33% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Caldwell University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
33%
|
| Women |
67%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
701
|
| Women |
1,397
|
Caldwell University serves a very low number of students outside of New Jersey, with 91 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
91%
|
| Out of State |
8%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
58% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 17.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 12.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=183910 IPEDS survey data for Caldwell University.