CCSJ Description

Calumet College of St. Joseph (CCSJ) is a small, four-year Catholic college dedicated not only to high-quality academics, but also to a social justice mission.

Academic offerings at CCSJ include undergraduate degrees in such varied fields as Accounting, Communications, Criminal Justice, Education, Social Services, Counseling, Creative Writing, Fine Arts, Paralegal/Pre-Law Studies, and Religious Studies, among others.

CCSJ also offers several graduate degrees in such fields as Education and Counseling, as well as certificate programs through on-line and on-site study.

CCSJ’s academics are of exceptional quality, and caring and learned professors are highly accessible in this intimate learning environment.

However, CCSJ goes a step beyond offering a high quality education by requiring its students to participate in numerous social justice and service programs.

For example, groups of faculty, staff and students travel every spring to Guatemala to serve the poor. Students also participate in volunteer work throughout the community, working at soup kitchens, retirement homes, hospitals, blood drives, and other charitable organizations.

Students at CCSJ also regularly attend to the needs of the world’s poor and starving by joining such organizations as the Peace Corps.

CCSJ’s student life also reflects their commitment to Catholic teachings. Bible study, religious services and a campus ministry are some of the offerings. There are also clubs and organizations designed to foster what’s learned in the classroom or to cultivate additional talents or interests. These include a creative writing club, a media and fine arts club and a club for criminal justice majors.

Student services at CCSJ include comprehensive career development and placement services, academic support such as tutoring, advising and study groups, disability services and financial aid for those who qualify.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

Roman Catholic

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Website

www.ccsj.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$13,220

Out-of-State Tuition

$13,220

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

1,265

CCSJ Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
1,080
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
1,265

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
85%
Graduate
15%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
46%
Part-Time
54%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
28%
Caucasian
47%
Latino
23%
Other
2%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%