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💰 Caldwell University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
12
Automatic
6
In-State Awards
$2,000-$27,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$2,000-$27,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA / 23 ACT

Caldwell University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $2,000-$27,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 23 ACT. Against tuition of $38,470, students receiving the largest award pay about $11,470 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Caldwell University

Tuition & fees
$38,470
−
Largest annual award
$27,000
=
Students receiving it pay about
$11,470/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $14,188), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Caldwell University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Caldwell University — no separate application

6 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Academic Scholarship (GPA 3.00-3.24)
Award
$21,000/yr in-state
$21,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An automatic academic scholarship for admitted first-time undergraduates with a high school GPA between 3.00 and 3.24.
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Academic Scholarship (GPA 3.25-3.49)
Award
$23,000/yr in-state
$23,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
An automatic academic scholarship for admitted first-time undergraduates with a high school GPA between 3.25 and 3.49.
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Academic Scholarship (GPA 3.50-3.74)
Award
$24,000/yr in-state
$24,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
An automatic academic scholarship for admitted first-time undergraduates with a high school GPA between 3.50 and 3.74.
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Academic Scholarship (GPA 3.75+)
Award
$27,000/yr in-state
$27,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
An automatic academic scholarship for admitted first-time undergraduates with a high school GPA of 3.75 or higher.
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Academic Scholarship (GPA Under 3.00)
Award
$20,000/yr in-state
$20,000/yr out-of-state
An automatic academic scholarship for admitted first-time undergraduates with a high school GPA under 3.00.
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St. Thomas Aquinas Scholarship
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
$3,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+ • ACT 23+ • SAT 1100+
An automatic scholarship for academically qualified students with a minimum 3.25 GPA and either an 1100 SAT or 23 ACT.
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Other scholarships at Caldwell University (6)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Catholic High School Scholarship
$2,500/yr
A scholarship automatically awarded to incoming freshmen who graduated from a Catholic High School.
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Gold Ribbon Award
$2,000/yr
An award for children of military service members, police officers, firefighters, or EMS personnel.
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Legacy Award
$2,000/yr
An award for incoming students who have a parent or grandparent who graduated from Caldwell University.
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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships
$2,000/yr
A scholarship for transfer students from community colleges who have earned the distinction of Phi Theta Kappa.
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SMART program scholarship
$16,000/yr
A scholarship providing at least $16,000 per year for the last two years to students aiming to teach STEM at the secondary level.
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S-STEM program
$5,500/yr
A scholarship for high-achieving, low-income students majoring in biology, chemistry, or mathematics.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Caldwell University

Early Action
12/01/2025
Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Caldwell University scholarships

How much merit aid does Caldwell University give?

Published awards range $2,000-$27,000/yr. Caldwell University lists 12 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Caldwell University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 23 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Caldwell University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $2,000-$27,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Caldwell University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 70% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Caldwell University?

5 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at Caldwell University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 12/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Caldwell University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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