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Calumet College of Saint Joseph

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Whiting, IN

$19,900

Avg tuition

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About Calumet College of Saint Joseph

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Roman Catholic  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Calumet College of Saint Joseph is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Whiting, Indiana. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 556, and admissions are selective. The college offers 21 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 28%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $19,900.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

65% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

28% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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694

Students enrolled

14%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

30%

Hispanic

29%

Black

24%

Unknown

14%

Two or more races

3%

Asian

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

Information not available

American Indian/Alaska Native

Information not available

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

48%

Socio-economic diversity

67% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $19,900 $19,900
Graduate $18,400 $18,400

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,500
On-campus room and board $5,700
On-campus other expenses $2,000
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $5,600
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $2,350
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $2,350

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $29,100 $29,100
Off-campus without family $29,350 $29,350
Off-campus with family $23,750 $23,750

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

85%

State Grant Aid

37%

Institution Grant Aid

90%

Pell Grant

67%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,339
State Grant Aid $6,927
Institution Grant Aid $7,570
Pell Grant Aid $4,719

Financial Outlook

$20k

Average student debt after graduation

$40k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division II

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Other Sports
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Baseball
  • Bowling

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Education

BA

MA

DOC

4

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

5

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

7

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

8

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

9

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

10

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

11

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

12

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

13

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.