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Northern Kentucky University

Acceptance Rate 86.01 %
SAT Average 1,150
Tuition & Fees $21,480
($10,896)
Student Population 15,801
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,828

Academic Overview

Northern Kentucky University Campus, Highland Heights, KY
Northern Kentucky University is a public, four-years institute located in Highland Heights, Kentucky. It is a Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $10,896 for Kentucky residents and $21,480 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $10,590 for Kentucky residents and $16,044 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 15,801 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 86.01% and the graduation rate is 50% last year.
The salary after graduation from Northern Kentucky University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $41,800. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, NKU's tuition & fees is $10,896 for Kentucky residents and $21,480 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $10,590 for in-state students and $16,044 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Kentucky ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$10,896$21,480
Graduate$10,590$16,044
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at NKU. The acceptance rate of NKU is 86.01% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 27.58%. The average graduation rate is 50% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,828 and 88% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 15,801 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Northern Kentucky University is 86.01 %.
Acceptance Rate
86.01%
Graduation Rate for Northern Kentucky University is 50 %
Graduation Rate
50%
Retention Rate for Northern Kentucky University is 77 %
Retention Rate
77%
Student Population for Northern Kentucky University is 15,801
Student Population
15,801
Student to Faculty Ratio for Northern Kentucky University is 17 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,828 at Northern Kentucky University.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,828

Directory Information

Directory Information
AddressNunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY 41099
Phone859-572-5100
WEBwww.nku.edu/
Admissionhttps://nku.edu/admissions.html
Online Applicationhttps://nku.edu/admissions.html
Financial Aidinside.nku.edu/financialaid.html
Net Price Calculatorhttps://nku.studentaidcalculator.com/welcome.aspx
Veterans Tuitionveterans.nku.edu/resources.html
Athleticinside.nku.edu/ir/RightToKnow.html
Disability Serviceinside.nku.edu/osa.html

Offered Degrees

NKU offers 127 major programs through online and on-site education where 9 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's20
Bachelor's744
Master's252
Doctorate (Research)10
Doctorate (Practical)31
Less Than 1 Year Certificate50
Post-Bachelor's Certificate172

Special Learning Opportunities

Northern Kentucky University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:2,019)
Board/Meal Plan

Veterans Benefits

Northern Kentucky University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges