Calumet College of Saint Joseph (CCSJ)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	46
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Students retention rate	46%
On-time graduation rate	24%

Located in Whiting, Indiana, CCSJ is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Calumet College of Saint Joseph is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Calumet College of Saint Joseph is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, CCSJ emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at CCSJ is reported to be 24%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Indiana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at CCSJ is 46% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Indiana is 66%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at CCSJ do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

In-State Tuition & Fees

$20,470

Cost of attendance at Calumet College of Saint Joseph in 2022 for students from Indiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average	$8,887
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,470

Cost of attendance at Calumet College of Saint Joseph in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average	$22,628
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Calumet College of Saint Joseph received on average $13,925 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,925

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	95	71%	$4,786	$454,677
Other Federal Grant	95	71%	$5,647	$536,452
State Grant/Scholarships	55	41%	$6,790	$373,441
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	132	99%	$7,137	$942,067
Total Grant & Scholarships	133	100%	$13,925	$1,851,960

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Calumet College of Saint Joseph students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Calumet College of Saint Joseph students is 24.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 27.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 21.5%.

24.4%

African American 36.4% 8 students
white 26.9% 14 students
hispanic 14.3% 6 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Calumet College of Saint Joseph provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Calumet College of Saint Joseph offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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