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Indiana University Kokomo

Indiana University Kokomo

Indiana University Kokomo, also referred to as IU Kokomo, is located in Kokomo, Indiana, United States. It was founded in the year 1945 during the acquisition of Kokomo Junior College by Indiana University. Students are offered degree programs in IU Kokomo. This university is organized into the following schools and divisions:

  • Division of Allied Health
  • Division of Education
  • School of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Business
  • School of Nursing
  • School of Public and Environmental Affairs

Students of Indiana University Kokomo participate in sports such as basketball, softball, volleyball, and soccer. There are many student clubs and organizations including the Accounting Council, Medical Imaging Club, and Student Union Board. The campus newspaper is known as "The Correspondent."

Overview of Indiana University Kokomo

IU Kokomo is located in Kokomo, IN (a small city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by IU Kokomo is the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine and liberal arts.

IU Kokomo Selectivity

IU Kokomo does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 530.

Faculty

IU Kokomo has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

The school had 2,835 enrolled students in 2007.

Student Life

A lot of students at IU Kokomo attend part-time.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Indiana University Kokomo, a regional campus of Indiana University, is to enhance the educational and professional attainment of the residents of North Central Indiana by providing a wide range of bachelorĘs degrees, and a limited number of masterĘs and associate degrees. Indiana University Kokomo is further dedicated to enhancing research, creative work, and other scholarly activity, promoting diversity, and strengthening the economic and cultural vitality of the region and the state through a variety of partnerships and programs. (Approved by Kokomo Faculty Senate 4/25/2005)"

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting IU Kokomo

Indiana University Kokomo
2300 S Washington
Kokomo, IN 46904-9003
General Phone: (765) 453-2000
http://www.iuk.edu

IU Kokomo Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine161registered nursing
Liberal Arts138general studies, interdisciplinary studies, English, sociology, social studies, liberal arts and sciences
Business And Management85business, labor studies
Education And Teaching40elementary school teaching, secondary teaching
Security And Law Enforcement26criminal justice and safety
Medical Support And Technology11radiographer
Science10biology, biological and physical sciences, chemistry
Therapy And Counseling7psychology
Computer Science And Engineering6computer and info science
Media3communication studies
Mathematics2mathematics
Medicine1gerontology

Number of programs and degrees for IU Kokomo in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree26317
Associate's degree1766
Master's degree314
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years192
Post-master's certificate11

IU Kokomo Student Body

In 2007, IU Kokomo had a total enrollment of 2,835 students (1,989 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men41%
Women59%
Full-Time88%
Part-Time12%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate92%
Graduate8%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White90%
Black4%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Unknown3%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 185%
18-1921%
20-2116%
22-2416%
25-2912%
30-349%
35-397%
40-4910%
50-644%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Indiana100%

IU Kokomo Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time52 %
Part-Time48 %

IU Kokomo Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Kokomo, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

IU Kokomo Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total72560583%43572%
Men26922784%17979%
Women45637883%25668%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal420510
SAT Math430530
ACT Verbal1622
ACT Math1621
ACT Composite1623

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArecommended
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT74%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT19%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

IU Kokomo Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 5,325
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 12,861
Books and supplies$ 840

Financial Aid:
IU Kokomo participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 181400)

IU Kokomo Faculty

IU Kokomo has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured1817
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1013
Non-tenured and not on tenure track921

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year1*0*
Associate professorcalendar year2*6$73,233
Assistant professorcalendar year1*1*
Lecturercalendar year1*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year5$78,0357$74,550

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year9$77,3484$84,731
Associate professoracademic year6$56,05712$53,123
Assistant professoracademic year14$56,05913$51,226
Lectureracademic year3$35,99911$38,190
All faculty totalacademic year32$60,16540$51,561

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

IU Kokomo Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
Labor Studies

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

MEDICINE
Gerontology

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

IU Kokomo Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets IU Kokomo Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 6%IU Kokomo % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%IU Kokomo % of degrees in liberal arts
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%IU Kokomo % of accepted students who choose to enroll
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%IU Kokomo Female % of student body
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%IU Kokomo Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%IU Kokomo % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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