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Calumet College of Saint Joseph

Calumet College of Saint Joseph

Whiting, IN · Suburb · 529 students
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$22,451
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
26%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
50% typical
$46,945
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$48,772 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located in Whiting, Indiana, just minutes from Chicago, Calumet College of Saint Joseph (CCSJ) is a private Catholic institution renowned for its social justice mission and its status as a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution. Prospective students will find a highly supportive, close-knit campus culture characterized by vibrant NAIA athletics, active community service, and exceptionally small class sizes that foster direct mentorship. Academically, CCSJ is best known for its robust, career-oriented programs in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, and Biomedical Science. What truly sets the college apart is this unique combination of an affordable, faith-based education and immediate, practical access to metropolitan Chicago’s diverse internship and career opportunities.


Wikipedia:Calumet College of St. Joseph is a private Catholic college in Hammond, Indiana, United States. It was founded in 1951 as an extension of Saint Joseph's College and is associated with the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. In fall 2022, it enrolled 658 undergraduates and 95 graduate students.

Location
Whiting, IN, 46394 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
MDW · Chicago Midway
15 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$23,850
Housing & food (on campus)$9,600
Books & supplies$2,350
Cost of attendance$32,968
Average net price$22,451
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$23,850
Housing & food (on campus)$9,600
Books & supplies$2,350
Cost of attendance$32,968
Average net price$22,451
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$21,381
$30–48k
$22,931
$48–75k
$22,877
$75–110k
$23,358
$110k+
$24,970
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
26%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
15%
Back for yr 2
42%
Transferred
22%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
23% graduated · 19% transferred · 58% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$39,342
10 yrs after entry$46,945
Debt
Median at graduation$21,534
Monthly payment$228
Middle 50% owe$6.1k–$23.8k
90th percentile$34,220
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 67%Women 33%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
52%
First-gen
52%
Family income
$28,978
Independent
31%
Age at entry
24.0
Part-time
28%
Race & ethnicity
White
32%
Hispanic
33%
Black
29%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
2%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division II · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$39,342
After 10 yrs
$46,945
Criminal Justice and Corrections65
Business Administration, Management and Operations28
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods6
Psychology, General6
Fine and Studio Arts5
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities4
Biological and Physical Sciences4
Human Services, General3
Accounting and Related Services3
English Language and Literature, General1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$6M
Full-time faculty
30%
Faculty salary
$6,093/mo
Teaching spend
$7,751
per student
Federal loans
54%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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