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Private nonprofit, 4-Year
Whiting, IN

Calumet College of Saint Joseph

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in IN. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$22,650

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

27.3%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$46,945

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Calumet College of Saint Joseph is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Whiting, IN. With a competitive tuition profile of $22,650, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 27.3% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$90,600

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

5.3 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$16,945

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$78,850

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$248,300

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 27%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Calumet College of Saint Joseph is $21,534.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
34.3%
65.7%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
34.1%
Black
28.6%
White
27.7%
International
4.5%
Two or more
3.0%
Asian
0.9%
Unknown
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

2

Burglary

0

Theft

1

Assault

1

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$22,650

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$19,752
$30k - $48k$19,938
$48k - $75k$22,838
$75k+$23,258

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$21,534
Pell Grant Recipients48.5%
Using Federal Loans58.6%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment35.2%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$14,532
Pell Grant Recipients47.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

39.6%

Success

27.3%

In-State Cost

$22,650

Age 25+ Students

28.2%

Carnegie Class

Master's: Smaller

Working at 6yr

364 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Whiting (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Whiting (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.