About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Paul McGuinness
Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Address
2200 169th Street
Lawshe 130
Hammond, IN 46323
Lawshe 130
Hammond, IN 46323
Phone
219-989-2213
Email
adms@purduecal.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Physical Education and Recreation Building
Enrollment Services Center
Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana
Enrollment Services Center
Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Chicago's Lakefront Museum Campus
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Indiana Dunes State Park
Purdue Calumet’s attractive neighborhood campus is located in Hammond, Ind., less than a mile north of Interstate 80/94, within three miles of the Indiana/Illinois state line and 25 miles southeast of downtown Chicago.
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Indiana Dunes State Park
Purdue Calumet’s attractive neighborhood campus is located in Hammond, Ind., less than a mile north of Interstate 80/94, within three miles of the Indiana/Illinois state line and 25 miles southeast of downtown Chicago.
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Guided Tours on Fridays 10am - 1pm
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Guided Tours on Fridays 10am - 1pm
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Limitations
Campus Housing opens Fall 2005
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
taxi, city bus
closest airports: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare, Gary/Chicago International
Driving Instructions to Campus
The Purdue University Calumet campus is one-third mile north of Interstate 80/94 and three blocks east of Indianapolis Boulevard (U.S. 41), accessible from 173rd and 169th Streets.
Motorists may arrive at campus...
From the west...by traveling east on Interstate 80/94 to Indianapolis Boulevard (Highway U.S. 41); exit north and proceed one-third mile to 173rd Street or 1.3 miles to 169th Street; turn right/east and proceed three blocks to campus.
From the east...by traveling west on Interstate 80/94 to Kennedy Avenue; exit north and proceed one-third mile to 173rd Street or 1.3 miles to 169th Street; turn left/west and proceed approximately 3/4-mile to campus.
From the north (Chicago area)... by traveling south on Toll Road 294 to Interstate 80/94; proceed east and follow directions "from the west." OR, south on Interstate 94 through Chicago to Highway 90 (Chicago Skyway); proceed south to Highway U.S. 41; continue south on U.S. 41 approximately 8 miles to 169th or 173rd Streets; turn left/east and proceed three blocks to campus.
From the south...by traveling north on Interstate 65 to Interstate 80/94; proceed west to Kennedy Avenue; exit north and follow directions "from the east." OR, north on Highway U.S. 41/Indianapolis Boulevard to 173rd Street or 169th Street; turn right/east and proceed three blocks to campus.
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Overview
Applicants: 5,884
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Average HS GPA: 2.58
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
410 - 510
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
410 - 520
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
17 - 23
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
21:1
Total Faculty
518
with Terminal Degree
212
272
Men
246
Women
92
Minority
26
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
Management Information Systems, General.
Management Science.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Small Business Administration/Management.
Tourism and Travel Services Management.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Public Relations/Image Management.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Graphics.
Computer Programming/Programmer, General.
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst.
Information Technology.
Network and System Administration/Administrator.
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager.
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster.
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EDUCATION.
Biology Teacher Education.
Education, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Foreign Language Teacher Education.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology.
Engineering Technology, General.
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD.
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ENGINEERING.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Civil Engineering, Other.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
Engineering, Other.
Mechanical Engineering.
Metallurgical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
French Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician.
Pre-Dentistry Studies.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Pre-Law Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Behavioral Sciences.
Biological and Physical Sciences.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Robert F. Agrella
President, Santa Rosa Community College
Maria Razumich-Zec
General Manager, Peninsula Hotel Chicago
Dale E. Wiersbe
Retired President and CEO, Ispat Inland, Inc.
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Jun 30
Notification Date
Apr 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$2,947
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$4,989
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,355
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,125
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
9,005
Foreign Countries Represented
39
Demographics
55% female
45% male
11% are out of state
65% are full time
35% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
6%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
15%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
56
Number of Honor Societies
25
Number of Social Sororities
3
Number of Religious Organizations
3
Sports
Athletic Division
NAIA
Men's Sports (Peregrines)
1 Sports
Basketball
Women's Sports (Peregrines)
1 Sports
Basketball
Student Services
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
