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Calumet College Of Saint Joseph
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    Calumet College of St. Joseph is a degree-granting, Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood (C.PP.S.). The college prepares graduates for careers and graduate school with academic and professional programs based on a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences. These programs are designed to empower graduates to improve their lives and the lives of their families. In an academically challenging and flexible environment dedicated to student learning, the college acknowledges and respects the dignity and worth of each individual. Serving a richly diverse student population, the college encourages differing views, fosters personal growth, and promotes the formation of spiritual, moral, and ethical values in support of social justice and personal responsibility.
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School Overview:
  Calumet College Of Saint Joseph
County Lake County, IN
Title IV Eligible Yes
Carnegie Classification Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II
Institution Level 4 or more years
Institution Control Private, non-profit
Full-Time Undergraduate 468 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 709 students
Part-Time Graduate 84 students
Total Enrollment 1,261 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 98 %
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 44 %
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,935
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 34%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $4,781
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 87%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $2,961
% Students Receiving Loans 60%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $3,506
School Notes:
  • Founded in 1951 as a Lake County, Indiana, two-year urban extension of Saint Joseph's College of Rensselaer, Indiana, Calumet College of St. Joseph is today a private, Catholic, coeducational, commuter college which offers certificates, associate's degree, bachelor's degree and master's degree programs to students from the sprawling Calumet Region. This region includes southeast Cook County, Illinois, and the highly industrialized complex that is Northwest Indiana. Throughout its 51-year history, Calumet College of St. Joseph has remained true to its mission of serving the varied education needs of its commuter population. Calumet College provides both full-time and part-time study options as well as day and evening classes that meet once or twice a week. In addition, students may be awarded credit for life experience.
  • CCSJ offers an active campus life with several student organizations, campus events, athletic teams, and campus ministry. In addition, students may have peer mentors who help them adjust to campus and classroom life. The college also conducts an orientation program each semester for all new students.
  • Calumet College of St. Joseph awards certificates as well as associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees in a wide range of fields, including management, computer and information sciences, education, human services, law enforcement management, and other disciplines.
  • Calumet College of St. Joseph is accredited to offer master's, baccalaureate and associate's degrees, certificates, and diplomas by the Higher Learning Commission, a member of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The college has been approved by the Indiana Professional Standards Board for the training of elementary and secondary teachers and holds membership in a number of state, regional and national education and professional associations including the Independent Colleges of Indiana, Indiana Conference of Higher Education, and the National Catholic Education Association.
  • Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
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