A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at CCSJ are predominantly White with a significant Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 57% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Calumet College of Saint Joseph has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
43%
|
| Black |
24%
|
| Hispanic |
31%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 52% more male students than female students enrolled at Calumet College of Saint Joseph with a gender ratio of 60% men to 40% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, CCSJ has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
60%
|
| Women |
40%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
397
|
| Women |
261
|
CCSJ serves a low number of students outside of Indiana, with 59 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
59%
|
| Out of State |
41%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
65% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 37.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 36.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=150172 IPEDS survey data for Calumet College of Saint Joseph.
Last updated February 24, 2024