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Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University is a large, public institution located in Highland Heights, ky. Founded in 1968, Northern Kentucky University offers undergraduate degrees in 120 majors.

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4 Year, Public

Division 1

9,927 undergraduates

$10,896 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Northern Kentucky University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 96.0%

SAT score average 1114

ACT score average 21

Average high school GPA 3.35

Application fee $40

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Key deadlines

August

249 days away Application deadline date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Northern Kentucky University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

18 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions

Business and Management

Education and Teaching

Computer Science and Information Technology

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Law and Legal Studies

Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Business/Commerce, General

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Law

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $10,896

Additional expenses

Room & board $11,660

Books & supplies $800

Other expenses $2,500

Cost of attendance* $25,856

Average financial aid package $16,872

Estimated cost $8,984 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $21,480

Additional expenses

Room & board $11,660

Books & supplies $800

Other expenses $2,500

Cost of attendance* $36,440

Average financial aid package $16,872

Estimated cost $19,568 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Northern Kentucky University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,927, with gender binary students split 41% male and 59% female.

Total enrollment

14,961

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

76%

African American %

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Northern Kentucky University, students love their Sororities, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY 41099

8595725100

www.nku.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Sororities

Fraternities

Leadership mentors

Student alumni association

Activities programming board

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsNo

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Northern Kentucky University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Northern Kentucky University?

Northern Kentucky University is located in Highland Heights, ky.

What is the acceptance rate at Northern Kentucky University?

The acceptance rate for Northern Kentucky University is 96%.

What’s the average GPA for Northern Kentucky University?

The average high school GPA for Northern Kentucky University students was 3.35.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Northern Kentucky University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Northern Kentucky University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $103,424.

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