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Purdue Calumet is located in a large suburb, in Hammond, Indiana. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Purdue Calumet top out at the Master's degree.
Students at the school often study business and management and engineering technician.
The admissions department at Purdue Calumet does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 400 to 510 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 510 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 9,303 students (6,802 full-time equivalent).
Purdue Calumet has a large share of part-time students. Students sports include formal participation in Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Purdue University - Calumet Campus
2200 169th St
Hammond, IN 46323-2094
General Phone: (219) 989-2400
Admissions Phone: (219) 989-2213
Financial Aid Phone: (219) 989-2301
http://www.calumet.purdue.edu
Purdue Calumet awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 386 | business management, operations management, business, management information systems, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 170 | English, sociology, political science, humanities, history, foreign language and literature, social services, economics |
| Engineering Technician | 156 | electronics tech, architectural engineering tech, mechanical engineering related tech, architectural drafting, industrial tech, robotics tech, civil engineering tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 149 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Education And Teaching | 121 | education, elementary school teaching |
| Engineering | 78 | engineering, various engineering courses |
| Media | 71 | communication studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 70 | computer support |
| Therapy And Counseling | 47 | psychology |
| Science | 44 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Family And Social Work | 37 | child care management, family studies |
| Hospitality | 31 | hotel management, hospitality administration |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | sports and fitness management |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | philosophy |
| Music | 1 | music performance |
| Medicine | 1 | pre-med |
Number of programs and degrees for Purdue Calumet in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 774 | 32 |
| Associate's degree | 300 | 14 |
| Master's degree | 251 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 57 | 9 |
In 2005, Purdue Calumet had a total enrollment of 9,303 students (6,802 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 84% |
| Part-Time | 16% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 92% |
| Illinois | 6% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
Purdue Calumet offers campus housing for 376 of its 6,802 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Hammond, 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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,572 | 2,042 | 79% | 1,259 | 62% |
| Men | 1,121 | 900 | 80% | 576 | 64% |
| Women | 1,451 | 1,142 | 79% | 683 | 60% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 69% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 21% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (219) 989-2213
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,127 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,019 |
| Room and board | $ 5,764 |
| Room charge | $ 3,990 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,498 |
Financial Aid:
Purdue Calumet participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 182700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (219) 989-2301
Purdue Calumet has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 92 | 61 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 23 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 25 | 40 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $81,755 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $71,517 | 5 | $52,006 |
*: 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 | 44 | $73,616 | 12 | $71,296 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 45 | $58,603 | 44 | $55,191 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 26 | $48,994 | 30 | $46,716 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $31,415 | 11 | $29,066 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 12 | $40,187 | 22 | $29,831 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 135 | $58,397 | 119 | $47,575 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11 | 14 | 25 |
| Basketball | 11 | 14 | 25 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
Robotics Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Human Development and Family Studies, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Purdue Calumet Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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