Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Highland Heights, Kentucky |
| Online | nku.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Highland Heights, Kentucky, Northern Kentucky University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 6,637 prospective students applied, and 5,329 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,690 enrolled in the school. 8,910 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 7,069 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $10,008 plus fees of $384. NKU is ranked 781 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
NKU is rated within the lower 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Northern Kentucky University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#781 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#294 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Colleges in Kentucky
#4 in Best Public Colleges in Kentucky
#35 in Best Value Colleges in Kentucky
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 983/1210 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.42 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Kentucky Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $384 |
| Room and Board | $11,454 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,146 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $384 |
| Room and Board | $11,454 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $35,202 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 26% |
| Health Professions | 11% |
| Education | 9% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
| Social Sciences | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=157447 IPEDS survey data for Northern Kentucky University.
Current students may use the Northern Kentucky University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.