Purdue University at Calumet was established in 1946 as Purdue University Calumet Center. It was initially established as a regional campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, and offered classes to students in Northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland area. In 1972, the name of the campus was changed to Purdue University at Calumet. At this time, the campus began to offer its own degrees, rather than just offering classes from Purdue University West Lafayette. The first bachelor’s degree program offered at Purdue Calumet was in industrial technology.
In the decades since its inception, Purdue Calumet has grown significantly and now offers over 70 undergraduate programs and graduate degrees in areas such as business, engineering, nursing and health sciences. The university also boasts a variety of student organizations and activities that are available to students. In recent years, the university has invested in new facilities and programs, including a state-of-the-art library and an athletic center. The university also has strong ties to the local community, offering a variety of outreach programs and services to residents. In addition, Purdue Calumet is committed to sustainability initiatives and offers numerous green initiatives on campus. Check searchforpublicschools for a list of public schools in Idaho by county.
Purdue University at Calumet, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Purdue University at Calumet. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Purdue University at Calumet, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.
Official website: https://www.abbreviationfinder.org/acronyms/pucc_purdue-university-calumet-campus.html
Admissions Stats
Purdue University at Calumet is a public university located in Hammond, Indiana. It is a part of the Purdue University system and offers over 70 undergraduate majors and minors. The university has an acceptance rate of 61%, with around 3,000 students enrolled in its various programs. The average GPA for incoming freshmen is 3.3, and the average ACT score is 20. The majority of the student body comes from Indiana, but there are also students from other states and countries as well. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1, providing students with plenty of one-on-one time with professors. In addition to academics, Purdue Calumet offers a variety of extracurricular activities such as intramural sports teams, Greek life organizations, and more than 100 student organizations ranging from academic to service-based clubs. There are also opportunities for students to get involved on campus through community service projects and research initiatives.
Fall 2022 Selectivity
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2022 acceptance rate | 48% |
| Early decision acceptance rate | N/A |
| Early action acceptance rate | N/A |
| Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students) | 48% |
Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
| Applicants | 4,200 |
| Female applicants | 2,305 |
| Male applicants | 1,895 |
| Applicants accepted | 2,019 |
| Female applicants accepted | 1,073 |
| Male applicants accepted | 946 |
| Freshman enrollment | 1,065 |
| Female freshman enrollment | 538 |
| Male freshman enrollment | 527 |
| Early decision applicants | N/A |
| Early decision applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early decision applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Early action applicants | N/A |
| Early action applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early action applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action | N/A |
Fall 2022 Wait List
| School has a wait list | No |
| Applicants placed on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepting place on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepted from wait list | N/A |
Fall 2022 High School Rank
| Freshman students submitting high school class standing | 85% |
Fall 2022 High School GPA
| Freshman students submitting high school GPA | 85% |
| Average high school GPA | 2.8 |
| High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores
| Freshman students submitting SAT scores | 69% |
| SAT Critical Reading average score | N/A |
| SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range | 430-530 |
| SAT Math average score | N/A |
| SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range: | 430-530 |
| SAT Writing average score | N/A |
| SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range | 410-500 |
| SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores
| Freshman students submitting ACT scores | N/A |
| Average ACT Composite score | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
| ACT Composite score breakdown | N/A |
| ACT English 25th-75th percentile range | 18-24 |
| ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range | 17-24 |