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Northern Kentucky UniversityHighland Heights, KY
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University of KentuckyLexington, KY
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Doctoral/Research University
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$10,896 Kentucky Residents
$21,480 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$13,212 Kentucky Residents
$33,406 Out-of-State
cheaper$10,590 Kentucky Residents
$16,044 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$14,330 Kentucky Residents
$35,459 Out-of-State
Less$8,828Average Financial Aid AmountMore$11,981
Admission
Lower1,150 SAT
22 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,180 SAT
24 ACT
Tighter86.01%Acceptance RateEasier94.89%
Lower27.58%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable28.89%
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller15,801Total EnrollmentLarger31,547
Smaller10,776Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger22,735
Smaller5,025Graduate Student PopulationLarger8,812
Larger6,567Online Student PopulationSmaller4,064
Completion & Outcomes
Lower50%Graduate RateHigher68%
Lower77%Retention RateHigher85%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,019)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,336)
Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,712)
Faculties
17 to 1Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
1,110Number of faculties2,087
Lower$75,898Average Faculty SalaryHigher$104,156
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.