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Purdue University- Calumet Campus is a regional campus located in Hammond, Indiana. It is a part of the Purdue University system which was established in 1946 as a public coeducational university. Purdue University Calumet offers over 100 academic programs leading to associate, baccalaureate and master’s degrees. There are also several professional certificate courses. These various programs are taught in 6 schools:
Classes at the Purdue University’s Calumet campus started in 1951. The campus is set on sprawling grounds stretching over 194 acres of land. There are over 9,000 graduates and postgraduates enrolled at the Calumet campus.
The Peregrines, as the Purdue University Calumet’s sports teams are called, have separate teams for basketball, softball, and baseball.
Purdue Calumet is in a large suburb, in Hammond, IN. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Purdue Calumet earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include engineering technician.
Purdue Calumet does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 400 to 510 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 390 and 510.
Some professors at Purdue Calumet are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007, had 9,607 students (7,186 full-time equivalent).
Many students at Purdue Calumet are part-timers. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Purdue University Calumet Campus
2200 169th St
Hammond, IN 46323-2094
General Phone: (219) 989-2400
http://www.calumet.purdue.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 335 | business management, operations management, accounting, business, management information systems |
| Liberal Arts | 225 | humanities, English, sociology, political science, history, foreign language and literature, social services, economics |
| Education And Teaching | 137 | education, elementary school teaching |
| Engineering Technician | 134 | electronics tech, mechanical engineering related tech, architectural engineering tech, architectural drafting, civil engineering tech, robotics tech, industrial tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 115 | registered nursing |
| Engineering | 65 | electrical engineering, various engineering courses, mechanical engineering |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 64 | computer support, computer engineering |
| Media | 64 | communication studies |
| Family And Social Work | 46 | child care management, family studies |
| Science | 42 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 37 | psychology |
| Hospitality | 26 | hotel management, hospitality administration |
| Mathematics | 18 | mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 5 | sports and fitness management |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Purdue Calumet in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 793 | 30 |
| Associate's degree | 257 | 12 |
| Master's degree | 224 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 42 | 10 |
In 2007, Purdue Calumet had a total enrollment of 9,607 students (7,186 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 84% |
| Part-Time | 16% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 84% |
| Illinois | 10% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
Purdue Calumet offers campus housing for 376 of its 7,186 (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 | 3,008 | 2,367 | 79% | 1,452 | 61% |
| Men | 1,347 | 1,062 | 79% | 706 | 66% |
| Women | 1,661 | 1,305 | 79% | 746 | 57% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 70% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 20% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,757 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,285 |
| Room and board | $ 6,155 |
| Room charge | $ 4,270 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,761 |
Financial Aid:
Purdue Calumet participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 182700)
Purdue Calumet has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 95 | 62 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 26 | 28 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 25 | 44 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| 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 | 4 | $84,400 | 3 | $61,919 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $46,990 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $84,400 | 9 | $54,221 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 50 | $79,560 | 13 | $75,261 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 43 | $63,003 | 45 | $59,617 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 27 | $58,526 | 42 | $50,943 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $36,718 | 10 | $32,211 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 10 | $38,747 | 15 | $35,701 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 141 | $64,246 | 125 | $53,267 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| Basketball | 11 | 13 | 24 |
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 Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
Mechanical Engineering
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
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
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% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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