Dr. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education | Official website
Dr. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education | Official website
Of the four institutions in the county, Indiana University-Kokomo was the only one that provided detailed enrollment data at the time.
At least 1,972 people applied to Howard County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 3,025 students enrolled in the universities, including 2,848 in undergraduate and 177 in graduate programs. In total 6.3% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (74.8%) and Hispanic (10.1%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Indiana University-Kokomo stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 2,846 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for Ivy Tech Community College-Kokomo in Howard County.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo | -- | -- | 124 |
| Ivy Tech Community College-Kokomo | -- | -- | -- |
| Indiana University-Kokomo | 1,972 | 1,696 | 2,846 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Kokomo | -- | -- | 55 |
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