Cost & ROI · 2026
Is Indiana University-Kokomo worth it?
Pay $3,968/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $49,917 ten years out — about 12.6× the annual cost. EduGradify value grade: A+.
The ROI math, in 30 seconds
Benchmarks
Indiana University-Kokomo vs Indiana avg vs national avg
How this school stacks up against the typical Indiana college and the typical US college.
| Metric | Indiana University-Kokomo | Indiana avg | National avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg net price | ▲ $3,968 | $19,858 | $18,467 |
| Median earnings 10y | ▼ $49,917 | $55,495 | $50,834 |
| Median debt | ▲ $16,961 | $22,640 | $19,694 |
| Graduation rate | ▼ 45.6% | 54.4% | 49.9% |
| Acceptance rate | ▲ 86.5% | 76.5% | 72.3% |
Hidden cost
What you actually pay, by family income
Net price after grants and scholarships changes a lot depending on family income. Find your bracket.
Total cost
4-year cost projection
Estimated net price each year through graduation, assuming a typical 3% annual tuition increase.
Sticker price (without aid) would run roughly $47,348 over four years. Most students get $7,869/yr in grants and scholarships.
Debt math
Loan repayment scenarios
If you borrow the median $16,961 at a 6.5% federal rate, here's what each repayment plan looks like.
Debt-to-earnings: 34% of one year's median pay. Financial advisors recommend keeping student debt under 100% of expected first-year salary. You're well below that threshold.
Lifetime impact
Lifetime earnings boost vs no degree
Over a typical 40-year career, the median Indiana University-Kokomo grad earns about $196,680 more than a high school graduate (assuming HS median ≈ $45k/yr, BLS).
Caveat: this is a population median, not a guarantee. Actual outcomes vary widely by major, career path, and individual choices. We're showing the median to set realistic expectations.
The verdict
What the numbers say about Indiana University-Kokomo
The average student at Indiana University-Kokomo pays $3,968 a year after grants and scholarships, against a $11,837 published sticker price. That is below the IN average net price of $19,858.
Ten years after entry, graduates earn a median of $49,917 — below the IN median of $55,495. Weighed against what students actually pay, EduGradify models this as an exceptional investment.
Typical graduates borrow about $16,961, roughly $184 a month on a standard ten-year plan — a manageable load at about 34% of one year's median earnings.
Frequently asked
Cost & ROI questions
What is the net price at Indiana University-Kokomo?
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $3,968 per year. That's $7,869/yr in financial aid against the $11,837 sticker price. Over four years, that adds up to roughly $15,872.
How much do Indiana University-Kokomo graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Indiana University-Kokomo graduates earn a median of $49,917 per year — below the national average of $50,834. That's about 12.6× the annual net cost.
How much debt do Indiana University-Kokomo graduates take on?
Median federal loan debt at graduation is $16,961 — about $184/month on a standard 10-year repayment plan (assuming a 6.5% federal rate). 30.1% of students take federal loans.
Is Indiana University-Kokomo worth the cost?
EduGradify assigns Indiana University-Kokomo a value grade of A+ — top 2% on real ROI nationally. The math: pay $3,968/yr, earn $49,917/yr ten years out, ROI score of 31.45. Exceptional Investment.
What financial aid is available at Indiana University-Kokomo?
33.4% of students receive federal Pell Grants (need-based federal aid). 30.1% take federal student loans. On average, students get $7,869 per year in grants and scholarships off the sticker price.
What's the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at Indiana University-Kokomo?
In-state tuition is $8,424 per year. Out-of-state tuition is $22,811 per year — a difference of $14,387/yr or $57,548 over four years.
How does net price change with family income at Indiana University-Kokomo?
Net price is income-adjusted — lower-income families typically pay much less. Students from families earning under $30k pay about -$583. Students from families earning over $110k pay about $10,593. See the chart below for all five income bands.
How we calculate ROI
Every number on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI score = (median earnings 10 years out × 10) / (avg net price × 4). The higher the ratio, the more graduates earn per dollar invested. We then percentile-rank every US college on that score to assign letter grades A+ through D. Read the full methodology →