I wanted to see some Kelley specific stats that are readily available for every university but I would like the breakdown specific for Kelley ?
For example freshmen retention rate, diversity, break down of state OOS, international , male female etc.
I just am trying to see if I would fit in well.
I also am interested in where the job market is. I know it’s a super amazing school but I really don’t want to get a job or intership in Chicago. Does anyone know what the data is of where graduates get jobs?
You’ll find much of what you want in this document:
http://kelley.iu.edu/UCSO/files/2015%20Annual%20Report-ONLINE.pdf
From the report on job locations for grads:
“The most popular city was Chicago, followed by Indianapolis, New York City, and Minneapolis.”
I think it is a big mistake to try to project how well you will fit, or the job you may get based on stats.
Ruling out potential opportunities based on geography is really not a healthy attitude to have prior to even starting college and will definitely effect you fitting in given how many people come from the Chicago area at Kelley.
The majority of what you get out of any college is based on your behavior, not the average stats of the school. IU has 40000 people that all have something to offer. It’s a flagship state school in Indiana, so it’s no surprise the majority come from the Midwest and end up working there after graduation.
But that stat is not a reflection of any individual experience. My own friends at IU come from lots of places including both coasts and overseas.
Kelley will not seek you out and offer you internships or jobs, you have to go get them. Sure, there are lots of recruiters on campus at IUB that will never show up at other schools due to its high rank, but it’s still up to you to make it happen.
There are lots of Kelley grads snagging opportunities in NYC both on and off Wall Street if that’s your worry.
@IUBOOS This is great. Thank you!
Of course, I am not basing my decision simply on the stats but I think the stats really help.
As a minority student it is important for me to see the diversity of a school.
As a NEw Yorker it’s important to me to see that I can come back to NY when I graduate. One of the things Kelley is “selling” to OOS students is the recruiting by large companies many of them based in NY and Chicago. This is all I hear about Kelley that it’s worth (OOS tuition) it because then you get actively recruited (yes only if I work hard and do well) by those top firms.
I really like Kelley although I have other good options. I think it’s stupid of me not to ask these questions now and then having to end up begging family and connections to find a job in the city because I couldn’t get it through the school.
“Kelley will not seek you out and offer internships or jobs” this is what they say and or imply in all their presentations and written communications. Are you saying this from personal experience ?
Agree with above…the opportunities you have after college are determined by what you do during your college years. Earn good grades, get involved on campus and take initiative (e.g., studying abroad, workshops, etc) and plenty of great opportunities will be available. My daughter who graduates this May interned in NYC last summer, is moving to California for a great job and we live in the Midwest!
@NewYorker404
“Are you saying this from personal experience ?” Yes
You have to start the process and see it through. Like @WistfullThinking said, you have to get the grades, be active on campus, etc. to make your resume stand out. Recruiters have found Kelley grads in the past to be proactive leaders, and that’s why they come to IUB. However, it’s not automatic.
If you are lucky, recruiters will send you unsolicited invites based on your resume, but don’t count on it. The Kelley Connect system used by USCO allows recruiters to see your resume and send you invites to opportunities. I have received those types of messages from recruiters based on my major, grades, activities, etc., but those invites are few compared to the opportunities you can apply to directly through the UCSO system.
Even as one of 145 Kelley Honors students in my Kelley class with good ECs and grades, I would never think of just waiting around for recruiter invites. Companies want you to take the initiative in the real world and the system at Kelley reflects that reality. Remember that out of 5000+ Kelley students each year 3/4 of them will be looking for internships or jobs. The internship/job fairs are crazy busy at IUB! Sitting on your GPA waiting for a call is not an option. 
The good news that makes OOS students like me happy is that the recruiters come to IUB based on past experience with great students, so the process is much easier than someone from an unranked program trying to break in. Knowing that big firms are actively looking for Kelley grads makes being proactive much easier since you have the Kelley reputation behind you.
Thank you both for your honest answers. I’m not suggesting that I won’t work hard at trying to get a job. But I’m concerned if those opportunities are available to students who are not necessarily the stars. I don’t know if I will be able to stand out in Kelley. I’m assuming I’ll be somewhat of an average student. So in that regard would I be better off somewhere less prestigious where I can stand out ? I was not accepted into the honors college so I guess according to @IUBOOS I’m already behind.
@NewYorker404 You are not already behind, and you can get into Hutton after first semester if you make the grades! Kelley Honors too!
The big fish in a little pond stategy is a mistake IMHO. Better to have a top school on your resume since no one asks for GPAs after your first job anyway. Just like no one at Kelley cares what your GPA in HS was.
My point was that you’ll need to be proactive in achieving your goals. If you want to see who stands out at Kelley, check out the resumes of people in the Investment Banking and Consulting Workshops. Sure they’re smart, but they all work their bu tts off
Dont misunderstand me though. Even people who arent “the stars” can achieve great things at Kelley and snag good jobs at the end. Just about everything in life is competitive and Kelley is no different.
The good news is that Kelley people help each other. I have yet to see any nasty competition here. …now back to work I go.