Indiana University Kokomo College Portrait
Indiana University Kokomo2300 South Washington Street Kokomo, IN 46904
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Indiana University Kokomo
What matters. Where it matters.
Trying to choose the right college? At IU Kokomo we combine the quality of an Indiana University education with the benefits of a small, friendly campus. You can choose from nearly 70 academic programs to prepare for your career. You'll earn a widely respected IU degree at a fraction of the cost of a residential campus and still be close to family and friends.
Living in the IU Kokomo Community
Support services and opportunities for involvement
IU Kokomo offers a variety of services to enhance student learning and contribute to individual personal growth. Student Development and Campus Life conducts an extensive co-curricular program, including fun and exciting events and activities for students throughout the year. Many activities are designed to extend student learning beyond the classroom, such as our annual Take Back the Night event. In addition, IU Kokomo offers support services for students with disabilities, tutoring services through the campus Student Success Center, and services for minority students through the Office of Campus Diversity. Career Services provides students and alumni career counseling and classes in career-related skills such as interviewing and resume writing. As a part of Indiana University, the campus offers state of the art computing and Information Technology throughout the campus, and especially in the Learning Commons located in the Library.
The Big Picture: How many students were on campus in Fall 2012?
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| Total Students | 3,718 | |
|---|---|---|
Undergraduate Snapshot
| Total Undergraduate Students | 3,580 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Women | 2,288 | 64% |
| Men | 1,292 | 36% |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| American Indian / Alaskan Native | 9 | <1% |
| Asian | 42 | 1% |
| African American / Black | 151 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 123 | 3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | <1% |
| White | 3,040 | 85% |
| Two or More Races | 67 | 2% |
| International | 3 | <1% |
| Race/Ethnicity Not Reported | 142 | 4% |
| Where do IU Kokomo undergraduates call home? | |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 100% |
| Other US States & Territories | <1% |
| Other Countries | <1% |
| How old are IU Kokomo undergraduates? | |
| Average Age | 27 |
| Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older | 40% |
New Student Applications (Fall 2012)
New Freshmen High School Background and Test Scores
Test(s) Required for Admission: SAT or ACT recommended
| Test Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen | ACT | SAT |
|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 - 22 | |
| Math | 17 - 22 | 420 - 530 |
| English | 15 - 22 | |
| Critical Reading | 430 - 520 |
50% of admitted students have test scores within the ranges listed, 25% have scores above, and 25% have scores below.
| High School Background of Enrolled New Freshmen | ||
|---|---|---|
| Percent in top 25% of High School Graduating Class | 29% | |
| Percent in top 50% of High School Graduating Class | 68% | |
| Percent of New Freshmen who submitted HS GPA | 86% | |
| Average High School GPA (4-point scale) | 3.00 | |
| Percent who submitted High School GPA | 90% | |
Sticker Price: How much does it cost on average?
Typical Undergraduate Costs for without Financial Aid (Full-Time, In-State Students)
Total Typical Cost of Attendance: $13,961
Out-of-State & Other Costs
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The cost to attend Indiana University Kokomo varies based on the individual circumstances of students and may be reduced through grants and scholarships.
How much would I pay?
Financial Aid: How much help is there to pay?
Scholarships & Grants
- <1% of full-time undergraduates received need-based grants or scholarships; the average award for the year was $0. Scholarships and grants are financial aid that does not need to be repaid and is sometimes referred to as gift aid.
Annual Need-Based Loans
- <1% of full-time undergraduates received need-based work-study and/or loans (not including parent loans); the average loan for the year was $0. Loans need to be repaid. Typically, repayment starts once you are no longer enrolled full-time. Please refer to page 12 of the Funding Education Beyond High School guide on the US Department of Education's Federal Student Aid website for more information about Financial Need.
Percent of 2011 Full-time Beginning Students Receiving Each Type of Financial Aid
NOTE: Students may receive aid from more than one source.
IU Kokomo Classes & Instructors
| Classroom Environment | |
|---|---|
| Students per Faculty | 17 to 1 |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 30 students | 73% |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 50 students | 98% |
| Total Full-Time Instructional Faculty | 98 |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Female | 58% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Persons of Color | 15% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Have the Highest Academic Degree Offered in Their Field of Study | 63% |
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Campus-based Housing
<1% of new freshmen live in campus-based housing or residence halls.
<1% of all undergraduates live on campus
Campus Safety
The Indiana University Police Department is responsible for the security of the IU Kokomo campus and the safety of diverse community groups, including a combined enrollment of more than 3109 undergraduate and graduate students for the 2011-12 academic year and over 390 full-time and part-time faculty/staff on campus. The campus police officers at IU Kokomo are vested with full law enforcement powers and responsibilities, identical to those of local police and sheriff's departments. In addition, these officers have the power to assist university officials in the enforcement of the rules and regulations of the institution. The Indiana University Police Department maintains a close working relationship with all appropriate law enforcement agencies and elements of the criminal justice system.
Campus Crime Statistics
Carnegie Classification of Institutional Characteristics
The Carnegie Classification's were created "to reference the great diversity of colleges and universities in the United States, and ... enable [people] to identify groups of roughly comparable institutions." For information on the Carnegie Classifications system, please visit their website: http://classifications.carnegiefoundation.org/
- Basic Type
- Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Size and Setting
- Small four-year, primarily nonresidential
- Enrollment Profile
- Very high undergraduate
- Undergraduate Profile
- Medium full-time four-year, inclusive
- Undergraduate Instructional Program
- Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
- Graduate Instructional Program
- Postbaccalaureate comprehensive
NOTE: Institutional classifications based on the Carnegie 2005 edition.
Student Activities and Involvement at IU Kokomo
Students who are actively involved in their own learning and development are more likely to be successful in college. IU Kokomo offers students a wide variety of opportunities both inside and outside the classroom to become engaged with new ideas, people, and experiences. We measure the effectiveness of these opportunities in a variety of ways to better understand what types of activities and programs students find the most helpful.
Institutions participating in the VSA program measure student involvement on campus using one of four national surveys. Results from the one survey are reported for a common set of questions selected as part of VSA. Following are the selected results from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The questions have been grouped together in categories that are known to contribute to student learning and development. The results reported below are based on the responses of seniors who participated in the survey.
Group Learning Experiences
- 95.0% percent of seniors worked with classmates on assignments outside of class.
- 49.8% of seniors tutored or taught other students
- 16.2% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week participating in co-curricular activities such as student organizations and intramural sports
Active Learning Experiences
- 90.1% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week preparing for class
- 20.9% of seniors worked on a research project with a faculty member
- 60.2% of seniors participated in an internship, practicum, or field experience
- 55.5% of seniors participated in community service or volunteer work
- 6.6% of seniors participated in study abroad
- 93.3% of seniors made at least one class presentation last year
Institutional Commitment to Student Learning and Success
- 94.4% of seniors believe this institution provides support for student success
- 73.0% of seniors rated the quality of academic advising at this institution as good or excellent
- 56.0% of seniors reported that this institution provided help in coping with work, family and other non-academic responsibilities
- 93.9% of seniors reported working harder than they thought they could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations
Student Interaction with Campus Faculty and Staff
- 60.7% of seniors believed that the campus staff were helpful, considerate, or flexible
- 83.7% of seniors believed that faculty are available, helpful, or sympathetic
- 49.0% of seniors reported that faculty members provided prompt feedback on their academic performance
- 72.5% of seniors discussed readings or ideas with faculty members outside of class
Experiences with Diverse Groups of People and Ideas
- 67.3% of seniors reported that they often tried to understand someone else's point of view
- 83.9% of seniors reported their experience at this institution contributed to their understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds
- 40.2% of seniors often had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity
Student Satisfaction
- 82.9% of seniors would attend this institution if they started over again
- 85.3% of seniors rated their entire educational experience as good or excellent
- 83.9% of seniors reported that other students were friendly or supportive
Evaluation of Experiences
Survey Administration Process
Survey Information
Majors and Degrees
| Degrees awarded at Indiana University Kokomo in 2011-12 | |
|---|---|
| Associate's | 53 |
| Bachelor's | 388 |
| Master's | 55 |
| Total | 496 |
| Areas of Study with the largest number of bachelor's degrees awarded in 2011-12 | |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. | 34% |
| General Studies. | 18% |
| Business/Commerce, General. | 8% |
| Secondary Education and Teaching. | 5% |
| Elementary Education and Teaching. | 5% |
| Links to degree programs at Indiana University Kokomo |
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Associate'sBachelor'sMaster's |
Future Plans of Bachelor's Degree Recipients
Survey Administration Process
Student Success & Progress Rate
A 61% four-year success and progress rate means that 61% of students starting in Fall 2006 either graduated or are still enrolled at a higher education institution four years later.
Counts for the Fall 2006 entering class shown in the graph above.
- 331 First-Time, Full-Time Students
- 96 Full-Time Transfer Students
Success & Progress Rate Table
Retention of Freshman Class
First-time students in Fall 2011 that returned for their second year: 63%