PrivateSuburban

Calumet College of Saint Joseph

CCSJ

Whiting, Indiana 46394

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Tight-knitSuburban

Known for business — close-knit campus

Calumet College of Saint Joseph is a private suburban institution in Whiting, Indiana. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 560 undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

30% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,945 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,739.

Established

1951

Mascot

Crimson Joe

Type

Private college

Conference

National Association of

Plan Your Visit

—Acceptance

—SAT Avg

560Students

13:1Student:Faculty

30%Grad Rate

$46,945Earnings 10yr

$20,739Net Price

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$22,650

Room & Board$10,000

Books & Supplies$2,070

Total Cost of Attendance$31,758

Average Net Price$20,739

Median Debt at Graduation$21,534

Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,752

$30–48K$19,938

$48–75K$22,838

$75–110K$23,258

$110K+$21,254

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

41.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$9,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (42)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

40%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads

560

Gender Split

34% / 66%

Women / Men

First Generation

52%

Pell Grant Recipients

48%

Race & Ethnicity

White 28%

Black 29%

Hispanic 34%

Asian 1%

Two+ 3%

Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate29.9%

Freshman Retention39.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,342

10 Years$46,945

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Crimson Wave

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History & Fun Facts

•Joseph's College of Rensselaer, Indiana, opened an extension in Lake County, Indiana.
•In 1960, the Board of Control authorized the expansion of this two-year extension into a full four-year, degree-granting college.
•Joseph's College Calumet Campus moved into a new building, a former furniture store in East Chicago.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

93Average

Estimated from IN state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M

16 mi(28 min)

Milwaukeepop. 570K

97 mi(168 min)

Indianapolispop. 880K

149 mi(258 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ORD Chicago O'Hare30 mi

MKE Milwaukee91 mi

IND Indianapolis149 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA844 mi · ~24h 23m drive

New York, NY704 mi · ~20h 20m drive

Hartford, CT763 mi · ~22h 3m drive

Providence, RI828 mi · ~23h 55m drive

Albany, NY706 mi · ~20h 24m drive

Syracuse, NY587 mi · ~16h 57m drive

Rochester, NY514 mi · ~14h 51m drive

Buffalo, NY448 mi · ~12h 57m drive

Philadelphia, PA655 mi · ~18h 55m drive

Pittsburgh, PA400 mi · ~11h 33m drive

Harrisburg, PA561 mi · ~16h 12m drive

Newark, NJ695 mi · ~20h 5m drive

Washington, DC583 mi · ~16h 51m drive

Baltimore, MD595 mi · ~17h 11m drive

Atlanta, GA573 mi · ~16h 33m drive

Charlotte, NC572 mi · ~16h 31m drive

Raleigh, NC627 mi · ~18h 7m drive

Miami, FL1175 mi · ~33h 57m drive

Orlando, FL970 mi · ~28h 1m drive

Tampa, FL990 mi · ~28h 36m drive

Nashville, TN383 mi · ~11h 4m drive

New Orleans, LA822 mi · ~23h 45m drive

Richmond, VA606 mi · ~17h 30m drive

Chicago, IL16 mi · ~28 min drive

Detroit, MI233 mi · ~6h 44m drive

Minneapolis, MN369 mi · ~10h 40m drive

St. Louis, MO254 mi · ~7h 20m drive

Kansas City, MO413 mi · ~11h 56m drive

Indianapolis, IN149 mi · ~4h 18m drive

Columbus, OH263 mi · ~7h 36m drive

Cleveland, OH300 mi · ~8h 40m drive

Milwaukee, WI97 mi · ~2h 48m drive

Dallas, TX799 mi · ~23h 5m drive

Houston, TX933 mi · ~26h 57m drive

Austin, TX973 mi · ~28h 7m drive

San Antonio, TX1046 mi · ~30h 13m drive

Los Angeles, CA1747 mi · ~50h 28m drive

San Francisco, CA1863 mi · ~53h 49m drive

San Diego, CA1736 mi · ~50h 9m drive

Seattle, WA1745 mi · ~50h 25m drive

Portland, OR1766 mi · ~51h 1m drive

Denver, CO924 mi · ~26h 42m drive

Phoenix, AZ1455 mi · ~42h 2m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1265 mi · ~36h 33m drive

Honolulu, HI4257 mi · ~122h 59m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

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$100-180/night

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