Calumet College of Saint Joseph

Calumet College of Saint Joseph Overview

Calumet College of Saint Joseph is a private, religious school in the urban setting of Whiting, Indiana. Calumet College of Saint Joseph was founded in 1951 and the school currently enrolls around 638 students per year, including 523 undergraduate students. Calumet College of Saint Joseph provides housing for up to 44 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

Student Involvement at Calumet College of Saint Joseph

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Calumet College of Saint Joseph's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Calumet College of Saint Joseph students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life?Calumet College of Saint Joseph has sororities, but doesn't have fraternities.

Planning to play sports? Calumet College of Saint Joseph has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Calumet College of Saint Joseph on the Student Life page.

2022 Calumet College of Saint Joseph Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	42%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	2.8
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	39%
Tuition	$20,500
Percent of Need Met	36%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$10,700

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Is Calumet College of Saint Joseph a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can give you a sense of how competitive a school is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a clearer view of what Calumet College of Saint Joseph offers and if the college might be the right college for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Calumet College of Saint Joseph

It is not competitive to get into Calumet College of Saint Joseph. Around 42% of applicants get into Calumet College of Saint Joseph each year. Last year, 345 students applied to Calumet College of Saint Joseph and 144 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Calumet College of Saint Joseph

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Calumet College of Saint Joseph, around 46% are still enrolled the next year. 19% of Calumet College of Saint Joseph undergrads graduate within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Calumet College of Saint Joseph Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. 81% of graduates from Calumet College of Saint Joseph recieve at least one full-time job offer within six months of graduating.

Recent Calumet College of Saint Joseph grads have an average starting salary of $52,518 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

Calumet College of Saint Joseph's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2022, the total market value of Calumet College of Saint Joseph's endowment was $5.5 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Calumet College of Saint Joseph

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Calumet College of Saint Joseph meets 36% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $10,700 a year.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $24,431 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Calumet College of Saint Joseph.

Based on this information, how does Calumet College of Saint Joseph sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Calumet College of Saint Joseph a good school for you?

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Where is Calumet College of Saint Joseph Located?

Calumet College of Saint Joseph is located in the city of Whiting, Indiana, less than an hour from Chicago.

If you are interested in seeing Calumet College of Saint Joseph for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 90 to Whiting, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Chicago Midway.

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