Calumet College is in Whiting, Indiana. 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 adminstration 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 1,261 students study at Calumet College (in 2005).
Students participate in Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help Calumet College 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
Admissions Phone: (219) 473-4215
Financial Aid Phone: (219) 473-4296
http://www.ccsj.edu
Calumet College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Security And Law Enforcement | 190 | criminal justice and administration |
| Business And Management | 81 | business administration, business management, accounting |
| Medical Adminstration | 16 | health care administration |
| Education And Teaching | 16 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Law | 14 | legal assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 14 | liberal arts and humanities, English, liberal arts and sciences, urban studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer and info science |
| Family And Social Work | 9 | human services |
| Art Studies | 4 | visual and performing arts |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | religion |
| Science | 0 | biology, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Media | 0 | communication studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Calumet College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 291 | 19 |
| Master's degree | 52 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 20 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 4 | 5 |
In 2005, Calumet College had a total enrollment of 1,261 students (779 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 48% |
| Black | 32% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 75% |
| Illinois | 25% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Whiting, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (219) 473-4215
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,070 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,070 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,008 |
Financial Aid:
Calumet College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 183400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (219) 473-4296
Calumet College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $58,986 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $49,864 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $56,667 | 3 | $54,610 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $53,279 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $50,504 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $42,612 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $49,042 | 4 | $42,980 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 64 | 54 | 118 |
| Baseball | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Basketball | 18 | 14 | 32 |
| All Other Sports | 13 | 40 | 53 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
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
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (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 placement 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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