With a wide range of academic programs and class schedules, a growing athletics program, affordable tuition and a mission rooted in ethics and social justice, Calumet College of St. Joseph (Whiting, IN) provides access and opportunity to students seeking success.

Located within commuting distance of Chicago, CCSJ is a private, Catholic, four-year institution offering career-oriented and liberal arts academic programs. Founded by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, the College is proud of being noted by U.S. News and World Report as "a leader in diversity among Midwest colleges." CCSJ now offers 19 men's and women’s athletic teams and is competitive in the NAIA's Chicagoland Athletic Conference.

Calumet College of St. Joseph has the lowest tuition among Indiana's private bachelor degree-granting institutions and is committed to making college possible both for students attending directly out of high school and for working adults. CCSJ is determined to provide assistance to any qualifying student unable to pay the full cost of a college education.

About Calumet College of St. Joseph

Calumet College of St. Joseph (CCSJ) is a private, four-year Catholic institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, offering master's, bachelor's, and associate's degrees. Located blocks from Lake Michigan and minutes from downtown Chicago, we offer a vibrant and stimulating learning environment while remaining affordable and accessible to all students. Our committed faculty are able to connect with students through small class sizes and individualized attention. Our values-based approach, rooted in the Catholic tradition, grounds students in the importance of social justice, service, and community.   CCSJ-s small, supportive, community environment empowers our unique and diverse student body to find their passions and achieve their goals; be it in the classroom, with our competitive sports teams, or our robust student groups.Calumet College of St. JosephBe Known. Be Successful. Belong.

Mission Statement

Calumet College of St. Joseph is a Catholic institution of higher learning dedicated to the academic, spiritual and ethical development of undergraduate and graduate students. Informed by the values of its founding religious community, the Missionaries of the Precious Blood (C.PP.S.), the College promotes the inherent dignity of all people, social justice, an ethic of service, student empowerment, opportunity, and lifelong learning.