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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
- Website: www.calumet.purdue.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 9,607
- College Alias: Purdue-Calumet

Basic Information
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- 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 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,347 | 1,661 | 3,008 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,062 (79%) | 1,305 (79%) | 2,367 (79%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 706 (66%) | 746 (57%) | 1,452 (61%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,023 | 70% |
| ACT ® Exam | 291 | 20% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 400 | 510 |
| SAT ® Math | 390 | 510 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | 15 | 22 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 23 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 67%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 43% | 31% | 23% | 13% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,424 | $3,278 | $3,335 | $2,106 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.9% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Number in Default | 96 | 53 | 28 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,622 | 1,583 | 994 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,757 | $5,509 | $5,127 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,285 | $11,756 | $11,019 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,000 | $950 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,155 | $5,996 | $5,764 |
| Other Expenses | $3,761 | $3,685 | $3,498 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,364 | $7,213 | $6,936 |
| Other Expenses | $3,761 | $3,685 | $3,498 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,392 | $3,685 | $3,150 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,723 | $16,190 | $15,339 |
| Out of State | $23,251 | $22,437 | $21,231 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,932 | $17,407 | $16,511 |
| Out of State | $24,460 | $23,654 | $22,403 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $10,199 | $9,664 | $9,227 |
| Out of State | $16,727 | $15,911 | $15,119 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 9,607 Undergraduate: 8,586 Graduate: 1,021
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 4,105 Female: 5,502
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,744 Female: 4,842
- Graduate Gender Male: 361 Female: 660
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,607 Part-Time: 4,000
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,421 Part-Time: 3,165
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 186 Part-Time: 835
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 387 | 4% |
| American Indian | 42 | 0.4% |
| Black | 1,619 | 17% |
| Asian | 123 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1,309 | 14% |
| White | 6,127 | 64% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 203 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,899 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,811 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,955 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,501 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 775 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 501 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 672 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 279 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 11 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 994 | 699 | 295 |
| Faculty Status | 526 | 302 | 224 |
| Tenured Faculty | 183 | 179 | 4 |
| Graduate Assistants | 165 | - | 165 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 504 | 280 | 224 |
| Primarily Research | 1 | 1 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 63 | 62 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 142 | 132 | 10 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 285 | 225 | 60 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 154 | 118 | 36 |
| Skilled Crafts | 8 | 8 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 73 | 51 | 22 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,087 (266) | $64,246 (141) | $53,267 (125) |
| Professor | $78,673 (63) | $79,560 (50) | $75,261 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $61,272 (88) | $63,003 (43) | $59,617 (45) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,910 (69) | $58,526 (27) | $50,943 (42) |
| Instructor | $34,571 (21) | $36,718 (11) | $32,211 (10) |
| Lecturer | $36,919 (25) | $38,747 (10) | $35,701 (15) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,506 (13) | $84,400 (4) | $54,221 (9) |
| Professor | $87,119 (1) | - (-) | $87,119 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $74,765 (7) | $84,400 (4) | $61,919 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,990 (3) | - (-) | $46,990 (3) |
| Instructor | $35,000 (1) | - (-) | $35,000 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,755 (279) | $64,379 (145) | $52,669 (134) |
| Professor | $78,558 (64) | $79,560 (50) | $74,977 (14) |
| Associate Professor | $61,264 (95) | $63,518 (47) | $59,057 (48) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,266 (72) | $58,526 (27) | $50,110 (45) |
| Instructor | $34,302 (22) | $36,718 (11) | $31,886 (11) |
| Lecturer | $36,919 (25) | $38,747 (10) | $35,701 (15) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $96,400 | $48,900 | $47,500 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 51% | 49% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 26 | 14 | 12 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 26 | 14 | 12 |
| Basketball | 26 | 14 | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $13,199 | $15,000 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,054 | $3,054 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 62%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 43%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 23% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 20% |
| Female | 25% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 8% |
| Asian | 22% |
| Hispanic | 21% |
| White | 25% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 4% |
| 5 Years | 12% |
| 6 Years | 18% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 2 | 14 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
