Calumet College of Saint Joseph
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here; fewer than half of freshmen return for sophomore year. 52% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Calumet College of Saint Joseph is a private nonprofit institution located in Whiting, Indiana with approximately 529 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $22,451 per year. The graduation rate is 23%, and the typical graduate earns $47,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Calumet College of St. Joseph is a private Catholic college in Hammond, Indiana, United States. It was founded in 1951 as an extension of Saint Joseph's College and is associated with the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. In fall 2022, it enrolled 658 undergraduates and 95 graduate students.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 30% graduation rate and only 40% freshman retention suggest that most students who start here don't finish, which is a serious red flag worth investigating before enrolling. On the plus side, median debt at graduation is a remarkably low $9,500, and the Catholic, mission-driven environment may appeal to students looking for a small, personal college experience in the Northwest Indiana area. Worth considering only if you have a clear plan to stay on track — and make sure to ask the admissions office directly why so many students leave.
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Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 40% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (529 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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