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OVERVIEW
Purdue University Calumet
Hammond, IN
Purdue University-Calumet, founded in 1943, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 180-acre campus is located in Hammond, 26
miles from Chicago.
Web Site
www.purduecal.edu/
Institution Type
Public
Coeducational
Yes
Undergraduate Students
8,491
Women
4,773 (56.2%)
Men
3,718 (43.8%)
Graduate Students
1,010
ADMISSION
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
60% of 2,351 applicants were
admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission
Deadline
August 1
Average GPA
3.1
SAT Math
488 average
430-540 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading
483 average
430-530 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing
464 average
410-510 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
Not reported
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Important
Considered
Not Considered
Essay
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of Attendance
In-state: $21,308
Out-of-state: $30,573
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $7,360
Out-of-state: $16,625
Room and Board
$7,368
Average Percent of Need Met
11%
Average Freshman Award
$4,008
Average Indebtedness of
2011 Graduates
$28,600
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ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
275
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 5% of classes
10-19 students: 22% of classes
20-29 students: 44% of classes
30-39 students: 15% of classes
40-49 students: 6% of classes
50-99 students: 7% of classes
Over 100 students: 1% of classes
CAMPUS LIFE
Hammond Population
78,967
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Chicago
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing
17% of freshmen, 7% of all students
Athletic Conferences
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Mascot
Larry Laker
Sororities
.3% of women participate
Fraternities
0% of men participate
STUDENTS
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.3% Asian
14.1% Black/African-American
19.5% Hispanic/Latino
2.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
59.0% White
2.5% Unknown
International Students
5.8% from 36 countries
First-Year Students Returning
74.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
9.4%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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ADMISSION
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I
or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
Examinations
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and
GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is
required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject
Required Units
Recommended
Units
English
4
Mathematics
3
4
Science
3
4
Foreign Language
2
Social Studies
1
History
1
2
Academic Electives
Scores Due in
Admissions Office
Exam
SAT or ACT
Required
August 1
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT
Subject Tests,
or ACT
SAT Subject
Tests Only
ACT Writing Test Policy
Accepted with or without writing
component
Use of SAT/ACT
Essay
SAT: Used for advising
ACT: Used for advising
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APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
Application Dates and Fees
Address
2200 169th Street
City, State, Zip
Hammond, IN 46323-2094
Phone
(219) 989-2213
Fax
(219) 989-2775
E-mail
adms@purduecal.edu
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission
Deadline
August 1
Application Fee
$25
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission
Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of
Admission
No set date
Waiting List Used
No
Early Decision Deadline
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Early Decision
Notification
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Action Offered
Early Action Deadline
Early Action Notification
No
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APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued
Application Form
Other Application Requirements
Common Application
Not accepted
Interview
Universal College
Application
Not accepted
Essay or Personal
Statement
Electronic Application
Available
Letters of
Recommendation
Not required
Other
Financial Need
Financial need is not a
consideration in the admissions
process
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
Factor
Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
Not Considered
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
Important
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment
X
Ethnicity
X
Work Experience
X
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
Admission Rates
Overall Admission Rate
60% of 2,351 applicants were admitted
Women
57% of 1,210 applicants were admitted
Men
62% of 1,141 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
Not reported
Women
Not reported
Men
Not reported
Early Decision
Admission Rate
Early Action
Admission Rate
Students Offered Wait List
Students Accepting Wait List Position
Students Admitted From Wait List
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math
488 average
430-540 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
1%
Score of 600 - 700
9%
Score of 500 - 600
33%
Score of 400 - 500
47%
Score of 300 - 400
9%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT Critical Reading
483 average
430-530 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
1%
Score of 600 - 700
8%
Score of 500 - 600
31%
Score of 400 - 500
50%
Score of 300 - 400
10%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT Writing
464 average
410-510 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
0%
Score of 600 - 700
4%
Score of 500 - 600
27%
Score of 400 - 500
53%
Score of 300 - 400
16%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
Average GPA
3.1
3.75 and Above
13%
3.50 - 3.74
12%
3.25 - 3.49
14%
3.00 - 3.24
17%
2.50 - 2.99
30%
2.00 - 2.49
13%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite
Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 14%
Top quarter: 37%
Top half: 76%
Bottom half: 24%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Gov. Officer
Not reported
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MONEY
MATTERS
TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance
In-state: $21,308
Out-of-state: $30,573
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $7,360
Out-of-state: $16,625
Room and Board
$7,368
Books and Supplies
$1,570
Other Expenses
$5,010
Payment Plans
Credit card, installment plan,
external finance company
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
Application Process
E-mail
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL
Application Deadline
Priority deadline March 10
Final deadline June 30
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning April
15
Method for Awarding
Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required
Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 001827
Free
PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
709 (84.4%) of freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants
4,173 (77.5%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Need
584 (82.4%) of applicants
Found to Have Need
3,657 (67.9%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
537 (92.0%) of applicants with
financial need
Received Financial Aid
3,421 (93.5%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met
20 (3.7%) of aid recipients
Need Fully Met
56 (1.6%) of aid recipients
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
11%
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
10%
Average Award
$4,008
Average Award
$7,282
Need-Based Gift
Received by 342 (63.7%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$3,181
Need-Based Gift
Received by 2,395 (70.0%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$5,378
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 340 (63.3%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$1,892
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 2,605 (76.1%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$3,543
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 201 (37.4%) of aid
recipients
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 815 (23.8%) of aid
recipients
Merit-Based Gift
59 (7.0%) of freshmen had no
financial need and received merit
aid, average amount $1,603
Merit-Based Gift
158 (2.9%) of undergraduates
had no financial need and
received merit aid, average
amount $4,570
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PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID - continued
Borrowing
2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
64%
Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates
$28,600
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
4.0%
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
1.0%
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Loans
Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins
loans
State Loans
Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Available
Academic scholarships, Athletic scholarships, State scholarships
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/
Achievement Award
Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
669
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Creative Arts/
Performance
Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Special Achievements/
Activities Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Special Characteristics
Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
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Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
Average Earnings from
On-Campus
Employment
$1,853
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
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ACADEMICS
General Catalog/Bulletin
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Undergraduate Majors
Accounting
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Chemistry, General
Civil Engineering, General
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical
Technology/Technologist
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support
Services, Other
Electrical, Electronic and Communications
Engineering Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical
Engineering Technology
Elementary Education and Teaching
Engineering, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Industrial Technology/Technician
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Management Information Systems and Services,
Other
Mathematics, General
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Related
Technologies/Technicians, Other
Philosophy
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
Political Science and Government, General
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Sociology
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information
Resources Design
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Most Popular Disciplines
Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing,
Engineering technologies
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
None
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program,
Independent study, Teacher certification, Cooperative education
program, Internships
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
Some online degree programs
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
International Baccalaureate
Not accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
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ACADEMICS
FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION
Full-Time Faculty
275
Part-Time Faculty
229
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
68%
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 5% of classes
10-19 students: 22% of classes
20-29 students: 44% of classes
30-39 students: 15% of classes
40-49 students: 6% of classes
50-99 students: 7% of classes
Over 100 students: 1% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
2-9 students: 8% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 23% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 42% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 14% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 6% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 6% of discussion sections/labs
Over 100 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries
Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
1,022,424
Computing
Computer Ownership
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
1500
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Remedial Instruction
Tutoring
Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually
impaired services, wheelchair access
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ACADEMICS
GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master's Degrees Offered
Executive Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science, Master of Science in Engineering,
Master of Accountancy, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts, Master of Science in Education
Master's Programs of Study
Accounting
Acute Care/Critical Care Nursing
Adult Nursing
Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
Biotechnology
Business Administration and Management--General
Child Development
Child and Family Studies
Communication--General
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Counseling Psychology
Counselor Education
Education--General
Educational Leadership and Administration
Educational Media/Instructional Technology
Electrical Engineering
Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
English
Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
History
Human Services
Marriage and Family Therapy
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Mechanical Engineering
Nursing and Healthcare Administration
Nursing--General
School Psychology
Science Education
Special Education
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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reported
Doctoral Programs of Study
Not reported
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LOCATION AND SETTING
Hammond Population
78,967
Nearest Metropolitan
Area
Chicago
Environment
Small city
Campus Size
185 acres
Weather
Temperature
16.1 average low in January, 79.5
average high in September
Rain
125 rainy days per year
Getting Around
Campus Map
Nearest Airport
40 mile(s) from campus in
Chicago
Nearest Bus Station
2 mile(s) from campus in
Hammond
Nearest Train Station
2 mile(s) from campus in
Hammond
HOUSING
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Single student apartments
Students in College Housing
17% of freshmen, 7% of all students
Housing Requirements
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
93%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
SECURITY
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Not available
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
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Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences
National Association of
Intercollegiate Athletics
Mascot
Larry Laker
School Colors
Black, gold and white
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
WOMEN
Sport
MEN
Offered
Scholarships Given
Baseball
Offered
Scholarships Given
x
Basketball
x
Cross-Country Running
x
Golf
x
x
x
x
Soccer
x
Softball
x
Tennis
x
Volleyball
x
x
x
x
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Club Sports
Women's Club Sports
Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports
badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, ultimate
Frisbee, volleyball, weight lifting
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Activities and
Organizations
choral groups, dance, drama theatre, student government, student newspaper
Sororities
.3% of women participate
Fraternities
0% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus
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STUDENT BODY
Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
8,491
Women
4,773 (56.2%)
Men
3,718 (43.8%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
4,905
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.3% Asian
14.1% Black/African-American
19.5% Hispanic/Latino
2.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
59.0% White
2.5% Unknown
International Students
5.8% from 36 countries
Average Age
26
All Graduate Students
1,010
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
First-Year Students Returning
74.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
9.4%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
22.6%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
31.0%
AFTER GRADUATION
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Average Starting Salary
Not reported
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
Disciplines Pursued
Not reported
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