AccessibleUpdated for the 2025-2026 cycle

IU Kokomo acceptance rate and admissions profile

IU Kokomo is a public university in Indiana that admits most qualified applicants (around 86%), which puts it in the accessible range. A rate like this means it admits most qualified applicants; the bar is less about clearing a single cutoff and more about how your full profile compares to admitted students.

Use this page to see what IU Kokomo weighs, where it ranks among Indiana schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1100, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
86%
Accessible
Admitted SAT (75th pct)
1100
of admitted students
Type
Public
Indiana
Selectivity in state
#34
of 40 in IN
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Will I get into IU Kokomo?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into IU Kokomo, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into IU Kokomo?

At IU Kokomo, your real chance depends on far more than the published 86% admit rate. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for IU Kokomo in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is IU Kokomo hard to get into?

IU Kokomo is accessible: it admits most qualified applicants, with about a 86% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into IU Kokomo?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at IU Kokomo, but admitted students span a wide GPA range, with many in the 2.8 to 3.5 band. IU Kokomo reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

What SAT score do you need for IU Kokomo?

IU Kokomo does not publish a required score, but the admitted-student 75th-percentile SAT is around 1100. A score at or above that range strengthens your application, while a lower score puts more weight on your rigor, activities, and essays. CollegeCalcAI shows how your exact score shifts your odds at IU Kokomo.

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What IU Kokomo looks for

What IU Kokomo weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

IU Kokomo signals that it values rigor of secondary school record and academic GPA above the rest of the file. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from IU Kokomo's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Considered
Standardized test scores
Considered
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Considered
First-generation status
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at IU Kokomo

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability — your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at IU Kokomo
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200Above the admitted 75th percentile
1100In the competitive admitted range
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How IU Kokomo compares in Indiana

IU Kokomo ranks #34 most selective of 40 schools in Indiana in our database.

Among the 40 Indiana schools we track, IU Kokomo ranks #34 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like University of Notre Dame (11%) and Purdue University (50%) sit nearby, which makes Indiana a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list. As a public university, residency matters: in-state applicants generally see meaningfully better odds than the headline rate suggests.

University of Notre Dame
11%acceptance · IN
Purdue University
50%acceptance · IN
DePauw University
57%acceptance · IN
Wabash College
63%acceptance · IN
Calumet College of St. Joseph
65%acceptance · IN
U of Indianapolis
67%acceptance · IN
IU East
67%acceptance · IN
Franklin College
70%acceptance · IN
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Similar to IU Kokomo

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

If IU Kokomo is on your list, schools with a similar admit profile are worth a look: Ball State University, East Tennessee State University, and Kent State University. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

Ball State University
86%acceptance · IN
East Tennessee State University
86%acceptance · TN
Kent State University
86%acceptance · OH
Lamar University
86%acceptance · TX
Louisiana Tech University
86%acceptance · LA
Murray State University
86%acceptance · KY

Frequently asked questions

What does IU Kokomo value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, IU Kokomo weighs rigor of secondary school record and academic GPA most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does IU Kokomo favor in-state applicants?

As a public university, IU Kokomo generally admits in-state applicants at a higher rate than out-of-state applicants, so your home state affects your odds. CollegeCalcAI applies an in-state residency boost when you select your state.

How can I improve my chances at IU Kokomo?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at IU Kokomo specifically.

Is IU Kokomo test-optional?

Test-optional policies change year to year, so confirm IU Kokomo's current policy on its official admissions site. If you do submit scores, the admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1100; if you do not, more weight falls on your GPA, course rigor, and essays.

How does residency affect admission to IU Kokomo?

As a public university, IU Kokomo typically admits in-state students at a higher rate, and tuition differs sharply by residency. Select your home state in the calculator to fold the in-state effect into your estimate.

Acceptance rate and admitted test ranges reflect publicly reported data (U.S. Department of Education / NCES IPEDS / Common Data Sets). Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.