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Purdue University-Calumet Campus, a campus of Purdue University, is a coeducational, public University located in Hammond, Indiana, United States. The campus was established in 1946. The Calumet campus now stretches over more than 190 acres of urban land.
Purdue University-Calumet Campus is academically organized into the following schools:
- School of Education
- School of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science
- School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
- School of Management
- School of Nursing
- School of Technology
The University's sports teams are called the Purdue University Calumet Peregrines. The official mascot is a peregrine falcon. The University sponsors basketball, baseball, and softball, among other sports.
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Campus Location2200 169th St
Hammond, IN 46323-2094
USA
Main Tel: (219) 989-2400
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Purdue University-Calumet Campus HighlightsWhere Purdue University-Calumet Campus stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in engineering technician, business and management, and computer science and engineering.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Numerous part-time students.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 793 | 30 | | Associate | 257 | 12 | | Master | 224 | 10 | | < 1 year certificate | 42 | 10 |
Purdue Calumet StudentsThe student enrollment at Purdue Calumet was 9,607 in 2007 (7,186 full-time equivalent). About 49% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 51% of the class. Undergrads are 89% of enrolled students and graduate students are 11%. About 5% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 95% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 84% are full-time and 16% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 5,757 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,285 | | Room and board | $ 6,155 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,050 | | Other | $ 3,761 |
Financial Aid: Purdue Calumet participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 157 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 54 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 69 |
Housing and MealsPurdue Calumet provides on-campus housing for 376 of its 7,186 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
Purdue Calumet AthleticsPurdue Calumet is in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference for major sports. Purdue Calumet offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 11 male students received the aid (men were 46% of those receiving aid) and 13 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 54% of students receiving such aid) .
Purdue Calumet Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 79% | | Women | 79% | | All | 79% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 400-510 | | Math | 390-510 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (335 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Management Information Systems and Services
- Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (64 awarded) - Computer Engineering
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (137 awarded) - Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING (65 awarded) - Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (134 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
- Robotics Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (46 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
- Human Development and Family Studies
HOSPITALITY (26 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS (225 awarded) - Economics
- English Language and Literature
- Foreign Languages and Literatures
- History
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
MATHEMATICS (18 awarded) MEDIA (64 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (115 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (5 awarded) - Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (3 awarded) SCIENCE (42 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physics
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (37 awarded) Selected Careers of Interest(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Purdue Calumet with government-defined occupation categories.) Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.
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