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Indiana University-Kokomo

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Kokomo, Indiana

About Indiana University-Kokomo

Indiana University-Kokomo is a public institution offering graduate degrees based in Kokomo, Indiana. It enrolls 2,352 students (a mid-sized student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: kokomo.iu.edu

Acceptance: 86.5%
Graduation: 42.7%
Net Price: $3,968
Median Earnings (10yr): $49,917
Enrollment: 2,352
Student : Faculty: 14:1

Accreditor Higher Learning Commission

Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Selective). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Strong

70/100

UCD Score · 4-Year Selective

Outcomes 24

Value 99

Affordability 76

Selectivity 30

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

With an acceptance rate of 86.5%, Indiana University-Kokomo is broadly accessible to qualified applicants.

Acceptance Rate

86.5%

Easy

SAT Range (25th–75th)

960 – 1150

Reading + Math combined

ACT Range (25th–75th)

21 – 27

Cumulative composite

Test Policy Not Considered Standardized test scores are not used in admissions decisions.

5-Year Admission Trend

Acceptance rate over the last five admission cycles. The trend tells you whether Indiana University-Kokomo is getting harder, easier, or staying about the same.

Becoming less selective ↑ 11.1 pts since 2019

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Indiana University-Kokomo isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $3,968 per year. That's well below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Average Net Price

$3,968

Per year, after typical aid

Receive Pell Grants

33%

Need-based federal aid

Receive Federal Loans

30%

Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state): $8,424
Tuition & Fees (out-of-state): $22,811
Room & Board (off-campus): $10,972
Books & Supplies: $1,166
Other Expenses (off-campus): $4,736
Total Cost of Attendance: $11,837

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

Under $30,000

$-583
$30,001 – $48,000

$-541
$48,001 – $75,000

$2,375
$75,001 – $110,000

$9,025
Over $110,000

$10,593

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$2,750

10% percentile

$5,500

25% percentile

$16,961

Median percentile

$23,070

75% percentile

$33,501

90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median

Pell recipients $10,500 ↓ $6,461

No Pell $9,240 ↓ $7,721

Dependent students $8,250 ↓ $8,711

Independent students $12,500 ↓ $4,461

Female students $10,440 ↓ $6,521

Male students $8,649 ↓ $8,312

Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $5,500, less than completers ($16,961), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

43% of full-time students who enrolled at Indiana University-Kokomo graduate within six years, and 68% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate

43%

Of students who graduate within six years

First-Year Retention

68%

Returning for their second year

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Indiana University-Kokomo earn a median of $49,917 ten years after first enrolling. That's close to the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

$49,917

Earning > $25K

78%

10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates

$38,000

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates

$47,500

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.

By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)

$35,700

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)

$42,000

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)

$44,700

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $9,500, about 20% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt ↑ 10.7 pts across 6 years

What this signals: Strong. 74% of graduates are actively reducing their debt seven years out.

Who Studies Here

Indiana University-Kokomo is home to 2,352 students, a mid-sized community. Some distinctive traits: 40% are first-generation college students.

Total Enrolled

2,352

Part-Time

16%

First-Generation

40%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents

White 75.0% 1,764

Hispanic 12.8% 302

Black 5.4% 126

Other 4.6% 107

Asian 1.5% 36

International 0.6% 13

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Indiana University-Kokomo. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting

Small City Kokomo, Indiana

Housing

Commuter campus No on-campus housing

Adult Learners

18% of students are 25 or older

Athletics

NCAA athletic-conference member

Academic Calendar

Semester scheduling structure

What You Can Study

Indiana University-Kokomo offers an extensive catalog of programs: 42 distinct programs across 18 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

8 Programs

Health

Nursing $89K ($68K–$114K)
Mental Health Services $52K ($38K–$69K)
Health Sciences $61K ($43K–$82K)

4 Programs

Business

Business $68K ($48K–$95K)
Business $68K ($48K–$95K)
Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)

3 Programs

Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts $53K ($36K–$73K)
Liberal Arts $53K ($36K–$73K)
Liberal Arts $53K ($36K–$73K)

4 Programs

Interdisciplinary Studies

2 Programs

Computer Science

Information Systems $92K ($64K–$128K)
Computer Science $107K ($75K–$152K)

3 Programs

English

English $49K ($34K–$64K)
English $49K ($34K–$64K)
English $49K ($34K–$64K)

View all majors View all programs

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Indiana University-Kokomo is 14:1, close to the national average.

Student : Faculty

14:1

Students per instructional faculty member

Instruction / Student

$8,491

Annual instructional spending per enrolled student

Endowment

$12M

Modest endowment

Avg Faculty Salary

$62,129

9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

124 instructional faculty across 4 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank	Faculty Count	Share	Avg Salary
Full Professors	22	18%	$77,188
Associate Professors	33	27%	$67,279
Assistant Professors	33	27%	$60,108
Lecturers	36	29%	$50,059

Pros & Cons of Indiana University-Kokomo

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Indiana University-Kokomo tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS

Very affordable net price after aid
Accessible admissions for most applicants
Reasonable class sizes
First-gen-friendly student body

CONS

Below-average completion rate
First-year retention is below typical

Best for: Based on the data, Indiana University-Kokomo is a fit for students who want a clear path to start college without a competitive admissions barrier; families focused on keeping net cost low.

Frequently Asked Questions about Indiana University-Kokomo

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about Indiana University-Kokomo.

Is Indiana University-Kokomo hard to get into?

Indiana University-Kokomo has open or near-open admissions. Most qualified applicants are accepted. Acceptance rate: 86.5%.

What is the acceptance rate at Indiana University-Kokomo?

Indiana University-Kokomo has an acceptance rate of 86.5%, according to College Scorecard 2023-24 admissions data.

What SAT score do you need for Indiana University-Kokomo?

The middle 50% of admitted students at Indiana University-Kokomo scored between 960 and 1150 on the SAT (Reading + Math combined). Scores at the higher end of that range improve admissions odds materially. Per IPEDS 2023-24 data.

What ACT score do you need for Indiana University-Kokomo?

The middle 50% of admitted students at Indiana University-Kokomo scored between 21 and 27 on the ACT composite. Scores in the upper half of that range strengthen an application. Source: IPEDS 2023-24.

How much does Indiana University-Kokomo cost?

The average net price after aid at Indiana University-Kokomo is $3,968 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Is Indiana University-Kokomo worth it?

Strong return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $49,917 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $3,968 per year. That's roughly 12.6x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

What is Indiana University-Kokomo known for?

Indiana University-Kokomo is best known for its programs in Nursing, Business, Teacher Education (K-12). These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

What do Indiana University-Kokomo graduates earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entering Indiana University-Kokomo are $49,917, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.

Is Indiana University-Kokomo accredited?

Yes. Indiana University-Kokomo is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

How many students attend Indiana University-Kokomo?

Indiana University-Kokomo enrolls 2,352 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.

What is the graduation rate at Indiana University-Kokomo?

Indiana University-Kokomo graduates 43% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

Is Indiana University-Kokomo a public or private college?

Indiana University-Kokomo is a Public institution.

Where is Indiana University-Kokomo located?

Indiana University-Kokomo is located in Kokomo, Indiana.

What programs does Indiana University-Kokomo offer?

Indiana University-Kokomo offers 42 distinct programs. The most popular include Nursing, Business, Teacher Education (K-12).

What is the student-to-faculty ratio at Indiana University-Kokomo?

The student-to-faculty ratio at Indiana University-Kokomo is 14:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.