Overview of Purdue Calumet

Purdue University Calumet is a regional campus of the Purdue University system situated in Hammond, Indiana. The institution has a large selection of undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students to choose from. Students are backed by a 17 to 1 student/faculty ratio, and professors take a personalized approach to the teaching and learning process. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via many clubs and organizations. The Purdue Calumet Peregrines play in the NAIA Division II Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) in athletics.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 10,473 (9,573 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 44% Male/56% Female
• 61% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $7,813 (in-state); $11,337 (out-of-state)
• Books: $1,500
• Room and Board: $7,765
• Other Expenses: $6,040
• Total Cost: $23,118 (in-state); $26,642 (out-of-state)

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 86%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 68%
  • Loans: 42%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $5,630
  • Loans: $6,431

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Health Professions and Related Programs; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Engineering; Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields; and Education

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 69%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 16%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 37%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Baseball, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis, Golf, Basketball
• Women’s Sports: Softball, Volleyball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Golf, Tennis

Overview of Purdue Calumet Admissions

With an acceptance rate of 31%, Purdue University Calumet admits less than half of students who apply each year. Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants should complete an online application and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Students with unique talents and accomplishments can still receive strong consideration even if their GPAs are outside of the mean range. After applying, students will receive a message from an admissions counselor about the application process’s next steps.

Admissions Data                        

• Purdue University Calumet Acceptance Rate: 31%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 470/520
  • SAT Math: 460/520
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 19/25
  • ACT English: 18/24
  • ACT Math: 18/25

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Purdue University Calumet, it should be easy to gain admissions to the schools below. If Purdue University Calumet is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, California State University Fresno, California State University Stanislaus, California State University Bakersfield, California State University East Bay, Kean University, California State University Los Angeles

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Purdue University Calumet, you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

University of California, Merced, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, La Salle University, Liberty University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, University of Texas at El Paso, Texas A&M University–Kingsville

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Purdue University Calumet. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, you’ll be a competitive candidate.

University of Alabama, Ohio University, University of North Texas, California State University Long Beach, Pace University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Washington State University

Applying to Purdue University Calumet

Application Deadline: August 1

Undergraduate Admissions Website:

https://www.pnw.edu/admissions-financial-aid/undergraduate/

Undergraduate Application Link(s):

https://www.pnw.edu/admissions-financial-aid/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

Graduate Admissions Website:

https://www.pnw.edu/graduate-studies/

Graduate Application Link(s):

https://www.pnw.edu/graduate-studies/admission/