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Calumet College of St. Joseph, abbreviated as CCSJ, was established in 1951 by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. It is a private, Roman Catholic, four-year college. CCSJ is based in Whiting, Indiana, near the border of Chicago. The College offers a wide range of academic programs in areas of study including education, humanities, religious studies, management information systems, communication, and accounting.
The athletic teams at CCSJ are known as the Crimson Wave. CCSJ is a member of the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). CCSJ sponsors men’s and women’s teams in sports such as basketball, bowling, cross country, tennis, track and field, golf, and soccer. CCSJ scholarships and grants are available for students who need financial assistance.
Calumet College is in Whiting, IN. Whiting is a large suburb. The school is classified as a Roman Catholic college. Calumet College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Calumet College offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include medical administration and security and law enforcement.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,238 students study at Calumet College (in 2007-2008). Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.
Students participate in Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help the school attract student athletes.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Calumet College of St. Joseph is a degree-granting, Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood (C.PP.S.). The college prepares graduates for careers and graduate school with academic and professional programs based on a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences. These programs are designed to empower graduates to improve their lives and the lives of their families. In an academically challenging and flexible environment dedicated to student learning, the college acknowledges and respects the dignity and worth of each individual. Serving a richly diverse population, the college encourages differing views, fosters personal growth, and promotes the formation of spiritual, moral and ethical values in support of social justice and personal responsibility."
More complete details are provided below.
Calumet College Of Saint Joseph
2400 New York Ave
Whiting, IN 46394
General Phone: (219) 473-7770
http://www.ccsj.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Security and Law Enforcement | 245 | criminal justice and administration |
| Business and Management | 60 | business administration, business management, accounting |
| Education and Teaching | 54 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 15 | liberal arts and humanities, English, social services, liberal arts and sciences |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 10 | computer and info science |
| Medical Administration | 9 | health care administration |
| Therapy and Counseling | 8 | psychology |
| Law | 8 | legal assistant |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 6 | multimedia |
| Family and Social Work | 5 | human services, social work |
| Media | 1 | communication studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | religion, religious studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Calumet College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 297 | 19 |
| Master's degree | 109 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 16 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Calumet College had a total enrollment of 1,238 students (951 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 48% |
| Black | 29% |
| Hispanic | 22% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 21% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 78% |
| Illinois | 18% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Whiting, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,460 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,460 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Calumet College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 183400)
Calumet College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 13 | 3 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $68,224 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $50,856 | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $58,711 | 4 | $59,285 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $53,695 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $47,332 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $48,342 | 3 | $44,665 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $48,447 | 5 | $47,738 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 74 | 49 | 123 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Basketball | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 27 | 38 | 65 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Intermedia/Multimedia
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
Religion/Religious Studies, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Calumet College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Open admission Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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