School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Hammond, IN). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

2200 169th St
Hammond, IN 46323-2094
Main Phone: (219) 989-2400
Web Site: www.calumet.purdue.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 5,872 (full-time equivalent) students. 50.1% of students attend full-time, while 49.9% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 496 male students and 532 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 48.2% of the student body, while females made up 51.8%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (12)%, Hispanic (13)%, and Asian (1)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 400. One quarter of students scored at least 520.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 390 or higher. One fourth of students scored 500 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Certificate, 1-2 years
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
• Master's Degree

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Accounting
• Business
• Business Administration
• Hospitality
• Information Technology

• General Communications

• Other Computer Science

• General Education
• Teacher

• General Engineering
• Specialized Engineering

• Architectural Engineering Technology
• Civil Engineering Technology
• Electromechanical Instrument Technology
• Electronic And Computer Technology
• Industrial Equipment Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology

• General English Language

• Nursing

• Economics
• Government And Political Science
• History
• Social Sciences
• Sociology

• Family Development

• Child Care

• Liberal Arts

• Biology

• Foreign Languages And Literature

• Mathematics

• Philosophy

• Chemistry
• Physics

• Drafting

• General Psychology

• Physical Science Technology

School Accreditation

Purdue University-Calumet Campus reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Purdue University-Calumet Campus is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Schools (NCACOS). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Purdue University-Calumet Campus belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• America East (for baseball).
• Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (for basketball).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Weekend college
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• High-school GPA is recommended.
• Secondary school rank is recommended.
• A college preparatory program is recommended.

• Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.