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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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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 8,677 undergraduates
cost $10,592 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.

Acceptance rate 86.0%
SAT score average 1123
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA 3.39
Application fee $40
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Key deadlines

June
30
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August
20
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December
01
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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 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :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

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $10,592
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,248
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $2,500
Cost of attendance* $25,140
Average financial aid package $14,914
Estimated cost $10,226 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $20,848
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,248
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $2,500
Cost of attendance* $35,396
Average financial aid package $14,914
Estimated cost $20,482 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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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 8,677, with gender binary students split 41% male and 59% female.

Total enrollment

14,964

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
45%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
3%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
45%

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

map Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY 41099
phone 859-572-5100
address www.nku.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Sororities

Fraternities

Leadership mentors

Student alumni association

Activities programming board

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

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 86%.

What’s the average GPA for Northern Kentucky University?

The average high school GPA for Northern Kentucky University students was 3.39.

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 $100,560.

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