Indiana University-Kokomo Athletics

IU-Kokomo competes at the NAIA level, which sits between Division II and Division III with limited athletic scholarships and regional competition. The Cougars field 10 varsity sports with 209 total athletes, meaning about 9% of the 2,308-student body participates in athletics. The athletic department distributes $415,876 in scholarships across all sports programs. As a regional campus, IU-Kokomo lacks the deep sports traditions found at the main Bloomington campus. The small-city setting in north-central Indiana means modest crowds and a focus on student-athlete development rather than major revenue generation. Most students come from within Indiana (97.62%), creating a local feel for athletic events. The NAIA structure allows the school to offer competitive athletics while maintaining its primary mission as an access-oriented regional university serving working adults and commuter students.