Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Northern Kentucky University
Northern Kentucky University is a public university in Highland Heights, Kentucky, United States. Established in 1968, it is the youngest of Kentucky's eight public universities. The university has seven constituent colleges in arts and science, business, education, informatics, health, and the Salmon P. Chase College of Law.
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68%
Acceptance
$8,191
Net price
8,246
Enrollment
52%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
68%
Acceptance rate
1,087
SAT average
23
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$8,191
Average net price
$11,088
In-state tuition
$21,912
Out-of-state tuition
$12,712
Room & board
$800
Books & supplies
$19,725
Total cost of attendance
25%
Students receiving Pell grants
31%
Students with federal loans
$23,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$50,220
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$42,105
Median earnings (6 yrs)
52%
Graduation rate
76%
Retention rate
79%
Earn more than a HS grad
$9,637
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
8,246
Total enrollment
18%
Part-time
22
Avg. age at entry
38%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Northern Kentucky University FAQ
Is Northern Kentucky University a public or private school?
Northern Kentucky University is a public institution located in Highland Heights, KY.
What is the acceptance rate at Northern Kentucky University?
Northern Kentucky University has an acceptance rate of 68%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Northern Kentucky University cost?
The average annual net price at Northern Kentucky University is $8,191 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $11,088 in-state and $21,912 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Northern Kentucky University?
About 52% of students at Northern Kentucky University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Northern Kentucky University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Northern Kentucky University students earn a median of $50,220 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Northern Kentucky University?
Admitted students at Northern Kentucky University have an average SAT score of 1,087 and an ACT midpoint of 23. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Northern Kentucky University?
Northern Kentucky University enrolls about 8,246 students.
Campus
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