Calumet College of St. Joseph

Key Highlights

• Established in 1951 by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood
• Independent college governed by its own Board of Trustees
• Catholic institution open to students of all faiths
• Accredited to award associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees

Student Life & Environment

Student life combines clubs, athletics, leadership, service, cultural activities, and residential options. Current student-led organizations include Student Government, Black Student Union, Campus Ministry, Active Minds, Los Amigos Club, EmpowHer Alliance, and Greek-letter organizations. Co-curricular groups connect students through business, creative writing, science, art, psychology and human services, and education. Because club availability can change with student participation, applicants should confirm which groups will be active in their intended term. The college provides two distinct housing settings. Clark House is a 63-bed, three-story residence hall on campus. It uses mainly double-occupancy rooms, has shared bathrooms and common areas on each floor, and is near the main academic building and athletic center. The Illiana provides off-campus college housing in downtown Whiting and is positioned particularly for upper-level students. The 2025–2026 fee schedule also lists limited single and triple options at Clark House and single or double rooms at The Illiana. Student support extends beyond recreation. The college identifies academic advising, career services, the Student Success Center, veteran services, disability accommodations, counseling, a food pantry, campus security, and a first-year experience among its resources. Students considering varsity participation should consult the athletics program and NAIA eligibility requirements directly, since teams and participation details may change.

Location & Surroundings

CCSJ’s main address is 2400 New York Avenue in Whiting, Indiana, within Northwest Indiana’s Calumet region. The college describes the campus as blocks from Lake Michigan and minutes from downtown Chicago. This setting can give students access to a major metropolitan area while keeping their daily college experience in a smaller community. The main facility is a six-story building converted from a former Standard Oil research property. Clark House and the Rittenmeyer Athletic Center are located near the academic building, concentrating major campus functions within a short walk. The Illiana housing option is off campus in downtown Whiting, near local amenities, the beach, and The Pavilion. The location may be particularly practical for students from Northwest Indiana or the Chicago area who want to commute, although prospective commuters should test their actual route and travel time. Residential applicants should also distinguish between on-campus Clark House and The Illiana’s downtown location when comparing convenience, meal arrangements, price, and independence. Official campus visits can include a tour and meetings about academics, financial aid, enrollment, or student life.

Costs & Career Outcomes

The newest comprehensive official schedule found is for 2025–2026, not 2026–2027. It lists full-time traditional undergraduate tuition of $23,400 for the fall and spring terms and part-time tuition of $740 per credit. These figures supersede the database’s $22,650 tuition value but are not substituted into prose as if they were supplied database fields. Required charges can include textbook rental, technology, and student-association fees, while laboratories, education placements, arts courses, and other activities may add course-specific costs. For 2025–2026, Clark House room and board costs $5,000 per semester for double occupancy, $7,350 for a limited single, or $4,300 for a triple offered only when doubles reach capacity. The Illiana costs $3,650 per semester for a double room or $6,000 for a single, without board identified in those apartment prices. Housing also carries application and deposit charges. Students should obtain a 2026–2027 bill estimate before committing. The official net-price calculator is explicitly based on 2025–2026 and applies to U.S. citizens and permanent residents; international students should request a separate estimate. Career Services supports students and alumni with self-assessment, internship planning, job-readiness coaching, résumés, interviews, job fairs, networking, and job-search platforms. Internships are required in several identified programs, including criminal justice, digital art, human services, kinesiology, psychology, and English/media communications. No current salary outcomes were found, and an older placement statistic on the career page was not treated as a 2026 result.