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PURDUE UNIVERSITY - CALUMET CAMPUS (Purdue-Calumet)

  • 2200 169th St
  • Hammond, IN 46323
  • OPEID College Code: 00182700
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  • General Phone: (219) 989-2400
  • Chancellor: Howard Cohen
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 10,133
  • College Alias: Purdue-Calumet, Purdue Calumet
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    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
Accreditation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Business Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Graduate Application Fee: $55.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,6332,0043,637
Number Granted Admission (%)1,057 (65%)1,223 (61%)2,280 (63%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)699 (66%)660 (54%)1,359 (60%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam96871%
ACT ® Exam36327%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading410510
SAT ® Math410520
SAT ® Writing390490
 
ACT ® Composite--
ACT ® English1623
ACT ® Math1723
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 68%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving43%31%21%18%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,156$3,939$3,874$4,918
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)7.7%7.9%5.9%
Number in Default14413596
Number in Repayment1,8501,6951,622
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$5,887$5,588$5,347
In-State Tuition and Fees$5,887$5,588$5,347
Out of State Tuition and Fees$13,174$12,410$11,875
Books and Supplies$1,125$1,050$1,050
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$6,653$6,453$6,155
Other Expenses$3,920$3,930$3,761
Off Campus
Room and Board$7,710$7,710$7,364
Other Expenses$3,920$3,930$3,761
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,533$3,930$3,392
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$17,585$17,021$16,313
In-State$17,585$17,021$16,313
Out of State$24,872$23,843$22,841
Off Campus
In-District$18,642$18,278$17,522
In-State$18,642$18,278$17,522
Out of State$25,929$25,100$24,050
Off Campus with Family
In-District$10,545$10,181$9,789
In-State$10,545$10,181$9,789
Out of State$17,832$17,003$16,317
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology--3513
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting--40-
Business Administration--11684
Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other----
Commerce-29--
Hospitality Administration and Management, Other-3--
Hotel Administration2-28-
Human Resources----
Management Information Systems and Services, Other-4--
Operations Management and Supervision232120-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication--6311
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other3422-
 
Education
Education---68
Elementary Education--46-
Technology Teacher Education Teacher Education---10
 
Engineering
Computer Engineering--15-
Electrical Engineering--18-
Engineering, Other---44
Mechanical Engineering--12-
 
Engineering Technology
Architectural Drafting Cad-12--
Architectural Engineering Technology1-18-
Civil Engineering Technology171-
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology5625-
Industrial Production Technologies, Other----
Industrial Technology932-
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting Cad1714-
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies, Other-1515-
Robotics Technology5---
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature3-297
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Child Care-1232-
Human Development and Family Studies---11
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Foreign Languages and Literatures--10-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Clinical Laboratory Science--1-
Nursing3-10325
Pharmacy----
Pre-Dentistry Studies----
Pre-Medicine, Pre-Medical Studies----
Pre-Veterinary Studies----
 
History
History--133
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts----
Humanistic Studies-35--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics--182
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy--8-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry--11-
Physics--4-
 
Psychology
Psychology--40-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management--19-
 
Social Sciences
Economics--9-
Political Science-228-
Social Sciences--5-
Sociology--23-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 10,133
    • Undergraduate: 9,005 Graduate: 1,128
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 4,522 Female: 5,611
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 4,063 Female: 4,942
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 459 Female: 669
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 6,151 Part-Time: 3,982
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 5,858 Part-Time: 3,147
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 293 Part-Time: 835
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien5575%
American Indian370.4%
Black1,73317%
Asian1662%
Hispanic1,41314%
White6,22761%
Unknown--
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 183283%
Ages 18-192,01920%
Ages 20-211,91619%
Ages 22-242,10421%
Ages 25-291,53315%
Ages 30-347688%
Ages 35-395305%
Ages 40-496496%
Ages 50-652783%
Age Over 6580.08%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,062739323
Faculty Status561311250
Tenured Faculty19318310
Graduate Assistants219-219
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service542293249
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial66642
Other Professionals15814810
Technical and/or Paraprofessional29623462
Clerical And Secretarial15212329
Skilled Crafts99-
Service and/or Maintenance895930
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$64,835 (272)$70,346 (137)$59,242 (135)
Professor$83,361 (70)$84,227 (54)$80,439 (16)
Associate Professor$65,814 (87)$66,387 (39)$65,348 (48)
Assistant Professor$59,406 (76)$64,998 (29)$55,956 (47)
Instructor$39,936 (10)$36,235 (2)$40,861 (8)
Lecturer$39,991 (29)$41,736 (13)$38,574 (16)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$62,916 (21)$79,526 (9)$50,459 (12)
Professor$105,106 (2)$124,544 (1)$85,668 (1)
Associate Professor$76,313 (7)$87,226 (5)$49,033 (2)
Assistant Professor$63,088 (5)$62,836 (2)$63,256 (3)
Instructor$40,000 (5)- (-)$40,000 (5)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$63,878 (293)$70,020 (146)$57,777 (147)
Professor$83,435 (72)$84,549 (55)$79,830 (17)
Associate Professor$65,563 (94)$66,953 (44)$64,339 (50)
Assistant Professor$58,926 (81)$64,122 (31)$55,704 (50)
Instructor$37,533 (15)$36,235 (2)$37,733 (13)
Lecturer$39,991 (29)$41,736 (13)$38,574 (16)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$89,725$46,925$42,800
Ratio (%)100%52%48%
 
Participants
All Athletes251114
Unduplicated Athletes251114
Basketball251114
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$50,000$51,850
Assistant Coaches-$8,127$6,688
 
Coaches
All Coaches633
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 69%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 51%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students29%
 
By Gender
Male26%
Female31%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien60%
American Indian50%
Black18%
Asian35%
Hispanic29%
White30%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less6%
5 Years15%
6 Years23%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
On Campus
Drug Related-1
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Burglary2-
On Campus
Forcible Rape-1
Aggravated Assault21
Burglary22
Vehicle Theft11
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