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IU Kokomo
Kokomo, Indiana 46902-9003
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — excellent value
Indiana University-Kokomo is a public institution in Kokomo with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1063, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.3K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
45% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,917 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $6,276.
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Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •" Kokomo is thought to have been born in 1775 and died in 1838.
- •" His remains (with those of others) were reportedly discovered during the construction of a saw mill in 1848 and re-interred in the "north-east corner" of the Pioneer Cemetery.
- •The tradition of the Peru Miami is that the town was named after a Thorntown Miami named Ko-kah-mah, whose name is rendered Co-come-wah in the Treaty at the Forks of the Wabash in 1834.
- •David Foster, Founder of Kokomo As a result of various removals, by 1840 the Miami population in Howard County (until 1846 known as Richardville County) was reduced to about 200.
- •Shortly after Richardville County was organized in 1844 the commissioners appointed to establish the county seat approached Foster for a donation from his substantial holdings.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1063
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
67.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$10,000
Programs (59)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
67%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
19
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IN state average + city premium