School Information

52.3
Total Cost $17,585
Total Enrollment 10,133
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 21 : 1

Purdue University-Calumet Campus

http://www.calumet.purdue.edu
2200 169th St, Hammond, Indiana 46323-2094
(219) 989-2400

The mission of the Academic Learning Center (ALC) is to bring Purdue University’s world class education closer to all learners in Lake County and its surrounding regions.We are dedicated to provide excellent academic and support services to students, faculty and other constituents, and offer our facility and services for business or community-oriented activities. We are committed to be responsive, courteous, accessible, and prompt in rendering our services to all stakeholders with a personal touch.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Purdue University-Calumet Campus, 68.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 42.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,952), and 47% receive loans ($6,746 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,653. Off campus it is around $7,710.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Purdue University-Calumet Campus is $7,893 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Purdue University-Calumet Campus Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $5,887
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $13,174
Tuition Graduate in State $4,571
Tuition Graduate Out of State $9,970
Living Costs
Purdue University-Calumet Campus Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $17,585
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $24,872
Total Expense In State Off Campus $18,642
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $10,545
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $25,929
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $17,832
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 3,637 people applied to Purdue University-Calumet Campus. Of the applicants, 63.0% were admitted (65.0% male & 61.0% female ) and 60.0% accepted (66.0% male and 54.0% female)

Of the 9,005 undergraduate students at Purdue University-Calumet Campus, 35.0% are part-time. A majority (68.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 74.0% of the 1,128 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     79.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     69.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     51.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     4.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     20.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     29.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (219) 989-2213
Admissions Office Email univrel@calumet.purdue.edu
Admissions Office Address 2200 169th Street, Hammond, IN 46323,
Admissions Transfer URL https://banwebf.calumet.purdue.edu/pls/proddad/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon
Admissions Website https://banwebf.calumet.purdue.edu/pls/proddad/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon

In order to be accepted to Purdue University-Calumet Campus, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Purdue University-Calumet Campus SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 410
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 510
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 410
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 520
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 390
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 490
ACT English (25th Percentile) 16
ACT English (75th Percentile) 23
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 23
 
Purdue University-Calumet Campus Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 35 13
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 35 13
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 57 204 84
Accounting 0 40
Business Administration and Management, General 0 116 84
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 0 0
Business/Commerce, General 29 0
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other 3
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 28
Management Information Systems and Services, Other 4 0
Operations Management and Supervision 21 20
Communication, journalism, and related programs 0 63 11
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0 63 11
Computer and information sciences and support services 4 22
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 4 22
Education 0 46 78
Education, General 68
Elementary Education and Teaching 0 46
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 10
Engineering 45 44
Computer Engineering, General 15
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 18
Engineering, Other 44
Mechanical Engineering 12
Engineering technologies/technicians 50 75
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD 12 0
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician 0 18
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician 7 1
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician 6 25
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other 0 0
Industrial Technology/Technician 3 2
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD 7 14
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 15 15
Robotics Technology/Technician
English language and literature/letters 29 7
English Language and Literature, General 29 7
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 12 32 11
Child Care and Support Services Management 12 32
Human Development and Family Studies, General 11
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 10
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 10
Health professions and related clinical sciences 3 104 25
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 1
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 3 103 25
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada]) 0
Pre-Dentistry Studies 0
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 0
Pre-Veterinary Studies 0
History 13 3
History, General 13 3
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 35 0
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 35 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
Mathematics and statistics 0 18 2
Mathematics, General 0 18 2
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 0 19
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0 19
Philosophy and religious studies 8
Philosophy 8
Physical sciences 15
Chemistry, General 11
Physics, General 4
Psychology 0 40
Psychology, General 0 40
Social sciences 2 65
Economics, General 9
Political Science and Government, General 2 28
Social Sciences, General 5
Sociology 0 23
 
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