Calumet College of Saint Joseph Acceptance Rate & Tuition
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 Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $23,850
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,451 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 529 72.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 22.86%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 51.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 53.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 29.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 566
- Room & Board: $9,600 annual estimate
Calumet College of Saint Joseph: what the data shows
Common questions about Calumet College of Saint Joseph, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Calumet College of Saint Joseph?
Calumet College of Saint Joseph is located in Whiting, IN (ZIP 46394).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Calumet College of Saint Joseph public or private?
Calumet College of Saint Joseph is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Calumet College of Saint Joseph cost?
Published tuition: $23,850.
Average net price after aid: $22,451.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $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.
How big is Calumet College of Saint Joseph?
Total enrollment: 529 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 566 students.
Graduate enrollment: 128 students.
About 72% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Calumet College of Saint Joseph?
150%-time completion rate: 22.86%.
First-year retention: 42.3%.
What do graduates of Calumet College of Saint Joseph earn?
Median earnings: $39,342 six years after entry; $46,945 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,534.
51.61% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Calumet College of Saint Joseph known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (71 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (18 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (13 completions)
- Public Administration, Other (11 completions)
- Psychology, General (10 completions)
- Public Administration (10 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (7 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (5 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (4 completions)
- Intermedia/Multimedia (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Calumet College of Saint Joseph a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 22.86%; median earnings $46,945 at 10 years; net price $22,451. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$23,850
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Calumet College of Saint Joseph was $23,850.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,451
2024 Value
In 2024 Calumet College of Saint Joseph had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,451.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$89,804 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,451 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$95,400 4-Year Tuition
$9,600 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,350 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$35,800 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$143,200 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Calumet College of Saint Joseph.
Financial Aid by Income Level
51.61% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
54.29% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 33.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
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
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Calumet College of Saint Joseph.
Return on Investment
$21,534 Median Student Debt
$46,945 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
45.87% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
422.75% Return on Investment
4.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Calumet College of Saint Joseph.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 16 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 71 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 18 completions
3. Biological and Physical Sciences: 13 completions
4. Public Administration, Other: 11 completions
5. Psychology, General: 10 completions
6. Public Administration: 10 completions
7. Elementary Education and Teaching: 7 completions
8. English Language and Literature, General: 5 completions
9. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 4 completions
Most popular programs at Calumet College of Saint Joseph.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Calumet College of Saint Joseph graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Calumet College of Saint Joseph from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 29.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,093
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,751
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Calumet College of Saint Joseph is a private non-profit institution located in Whiting, IN, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Biological and Physical Sciences. Enrollment is approximately 529 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (33.5%), White (32.3%), Black or African American (28.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 22.86%. Approximately 51.61% of students receive Pell Grants. About 51.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
Whiting, IN 46394
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 22.86% graduation rate at Calumet College of Saint Joseph falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Calumet College of Saint Joseph located?
Calumet College of Saint Joseph is located in Whiting, IN.
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.
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.
Is Calumet College of Saint Joseph a tribal college?
No. Calumet College of Saint Joseph is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Calumet College of Saint Joseph a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Calumet College of Saint Joseph reports 33.5% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Calumet College of Saint Joseph religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Calumet College of Saint Joseph: Roman Catholic.
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
- Indiana college costs
- Indiana colleges by ROI
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Indiana
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.