Indiana University-Kokomo
Location and Contact Information
2300 S Washington StKokomo, IN 46904-9003
USA
Main Tel: (765) 453-2000
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
Indiana University Kokomo, also known as IU Kokomo, is located in Kokomo, Indiana, United States. It was established in 1945 and is a local campus in the Indiana University system. The university offers bachelor and master degrees in diverse areas of study. The main campus spreads across an area of over 50 acres. IU Kokomo is organized into the following academic divisions:
- Division of Allied Health
- Division of Education
- School of Arts & Sciences
- School of Business
- School of Nursing
- School of Public and Environmental Affairs
The university's student run newspaper is called "The Correspondent." IU Kokomo hosts more than 30 different clubs, organizations, and honor societies for its students. Some of the organizations are the Alpha Phi Sigma/Criminal Justice Association, Light & Truth Bible Study, and Multicultural Student Organization (MSO).
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts and nursing and emergency medicine.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate Colleges, General.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 5,838 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,527 |
| Books and supplies | $ 858 |
Financial Aid
IU Kokomo participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 69% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 42% | $5,345 |
| Institutional Grant | 24% | $1,236 |
| Federal Grant | 23% | $4,163 |
| Pell Grant | 22% | $3,566 |
| Other Federal Grant | 16% | $966 |
| State or Local Grant | 26% | $3,759 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 42% | $4,874 |
| Federal Loan | 41% | $4,756 |
| Other Loan | 2% | $3,593 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Indiana University-Kokomo:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana University-Southeast | New Albany, IN | 6,482 |
| 2 | Eastern Oregon University | La Grande, OR | 3,666 |
| 3 | University of South Carolina-Beaufort | Bluffton, SC | 1,502 |
| 4 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | Tifton, GA | 3,600 |
| 5 | Clarion University of Pennsylvania | Clarion, PA | 7,100 |
| 6 | Indiana University-South Bend | South Bend, IN | 7,712 |
| 7 | Brevard College | Brevard, NC | 650 |
| 8 | Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | 12,338 |
| 9 | Texas A & M University-Commerce | Commerce, TX | 8,725 |
| 10 | Brewton-Parker College | Mount Vernon, GA | 1,017 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 327 | 22 |
| Associate | 69 | 5 |
| Master | 33 | 4 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 10 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 4 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 26 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 25 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 27 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,690 in 2009-2010 (1,892 full-time equivalent).
About 43% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 57% of the class.
Undergrads are 93% of enrolled students and graduate students are 7%.
Students under 25 years old represent 61% of the student body. About 12% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 94% are full-time and 6% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 82% Women 80% All 81%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 420-520 Math 430-530 Writing 410-500
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
International Study
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
IU Kokomo offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate Professional (Business Dominant).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business/Commerce
- Labor Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
- English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
MEDIA
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology