Calumet College of Saint Joseph
Whiting, IN 46394
About Calumet College of Saint Joseph
Calumet College of Saint Joseph is a private research university in Whiting, Indiana, enrolling about 529 students. Calumet College of Saint Joseph awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $23,850 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $46,945 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph charges 19% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($23,850).
- Versus the Indiana median, sticker tuition is about 2.4×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 22.86%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $46,945.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Calumet College of Saint Joseph is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 423% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calumet College of Saint Joseph | $23,850 | $22,451 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Indiana (state median) | $10,090 | $9,763 | 92 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 6% below published tuition at Calumet College of Saint Joseph
Key findings
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph's average net price ($22,451) is 6% below published tuition ($23,850).
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph charges 19% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($23,850).
- Versus the Indiana median, sticker tuition is about 2.4×.
Calumet College of Saint Joseph tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $23,850
Finding Calumet College of Saint Joseph charges 19% below the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $23,850. That is 19% below the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Indiana median ($10,090), sticker tuition is about 2.4×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 2.0×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Calumet College of Saint Joseph versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Calumet College of Saint Joseph versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Calumet College of Saint Joseph is $22,451.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $22,451 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $12,688 above the Indiana median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $3,751 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Calumet College of Saint Joseph’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 6% lower after grants and scholarships.
Calumet College of Saint Joseph: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Calumet College of Saint Joseph—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$23,850
Avg. net price
$22,451
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $21,381 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,931 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $22,877 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,358 |
| $110,001+ | $24,970 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $95,400. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Calumet College of Saint Joseph is known for
Top program completions
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies71
- Business Administration and Management, General18
- Biological and Physical Sciences13
- Public Administration, Other11
- Psychology, General10
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Calumet College of Saint Joseph a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Calumet College of Saint Joseph is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Calumet College of Saint Joseph.
Campus
Location
Whiting, IN
City / state
- ZIP
- 46394
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 20% above the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Great Lakes
- Carnegie
- Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Size
Enrollment
529
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 566
- Graduate
- 128
- Full-time share
- 72%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$21,534
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 51.61%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Calumet College of Saint Joseph.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Calumet College of Saint Joseph was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Calumet College of Saint Joseph in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $15,620 | $15,620 | $11,517 |
| 2014 | $16,405 | $16,405 | $10,906 |
| 2015 | $17,000 | $17,000 | $13,876 |
| 2016 | $17,570 | $17,570 | $12,207 |
| 2017 | $17,920 | $17,920 | $11,649 |
| 2018 | $19,170 | $19,170 | $10,113 |
| 2019 | $19,670 | $19,670 | $10,275 |
| 2020 | $20,470 | $20,470 | $12,684 |
| 2021 | $20,470 | $20,470 | $12,801 |
| 2022 | $21,650 | $21,650 | $13,507 |
| 2023 | $22,650 | $22,650 | $20,739 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Calumet College of Saint Joseph reported total enrollment of about 529 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 67% male and 33% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (33.5%), White (32.3%), and Black or African American (28.7%). About 51.61% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 51.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
72.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Calumet College of Saint Joseph in 2024 is 529 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 566 students. Graduate enrollment is about 128 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
42.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
14.71% 100% Completion Time
22.86% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 14.71% of students graduating from Calumet College of Saint Joseph completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 72% male / 28% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 72% male / 28% female
- Biological and Physical Sciences: 54% male / 46% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Calumet College of Saint Joseph graduates earn a median of $46,945 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Calumet College of Saint Joseph.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $46,945. Median federal loan debt: $21,534. Average net price used in cost models: $22,451.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Calumet College of Saint Joseph graduates report median earnings of $46,945 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Calumet College of Saint Joseph.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (16 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Calumet College of Saint Joseph.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Calumet College of Saint Joseph graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Calumet College of Saint Joseph—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$5.3M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Indiana median 0.06× the median ($83.1M)
- Great Lakes median 0.17× the median ($31.8M)
- U.S. median 0.20× the median ($26.4M)
- Indiana median 0.32× the median ($31,877)
- Great Lakes median 0.61× the median ($16,690)
- U.S. median 0.84× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 29.5%
- Indiana median 46.3 pp below median (75.8%)
- Great Lakes median 28.5 pp below median (58.1%)
- U.S. median 28.4 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $6,093
- Indiana median 0.79× the median ($7,744)
- Great Lakes median 0.76× the median ($8,046)
- U.S. median 0.80× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,751
- Indiana median 1.1× the median ($7,011)
- Great Lakes median near the median ($7,690)
- U.S. median 1.1× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Calumet College of Saint Joseph at a glance
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
Calumet College of Saint Joseph is a private non-profit institution in Whiting, IN, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralBiological and Physical Sciences
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino33.5%White or Caucasian32.3%Black or African American28.7%
Schools near Calumet College of Saint Joseph
Other campuses in Whiting, IN when available, plus nearby institutions in Indiana.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Indiana, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Calumet College of Saint Joseph located?
Calumet College of Saint Joseph is located in Whiting, IN.
What is Calumet College of Saint Joseph's tuition?
Calumet College of Saint Joseph tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $23,850 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $22,451 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Calumet College of Saint Joseph cost?
Reported tuition is $23,850 and average net price is $22,451 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,600 annually.
Why is Calumet College of Saint Joseph's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Calumet College of Saint Joseph, published tuition is $23,850 while average net price is $22,451—about 6% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Calumet College of Saint Joseph's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($22,451), completion (22.9% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($46,945). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Calumet College of Saint Joseph?
Calumet College of Saint Joseph reports undergraduate enrollment of about 566 students, Hispanic or Latino (33.5%), White (32.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Calumet College of Saint Joseph?
About 51.8% of students at Calumet College of Saint Joseph are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Calumet College of Saint Joseph earn?
Median earnings are $39,342 six years after entry and $46,945 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Calumet College of Saint Joseph?
The 150%-time completion rate is 22.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Calumet College of Saint Joseph students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,534.
Is Calumet College of Saint Joseph public or private?
Calumet College of Saint Joseph is a private nonprofit institution located in Whiting, IN.
Is Calumet College of Saint Joseph an HBCU?
No. Calumet College of Saint Joseph is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.