Northern Kentucky University
Overview
Student Population
| Location | Highland Heights, Kentucky |
| Online | nku.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| 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 5,995 prospective students applied, and 5,351 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,980 enrolled in the school. 9,503 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,261 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $9,648 plus fees of $384. NKU is ranked 960 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 990/1230 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.24 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Kentucky Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $384 |
| Room and Board | $9,912 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,244 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $384 |
| Room and Board | $9,912 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,892 |
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% |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| W |
Wright State University Main CampusDayton, Ohio |
| T |
University of ToledoToledo, Ohio |
| M |
Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro, Tennessee |
| W |
West Virginia UniversityMorgantown, West Virginia |
| I |
University of Illinois at ChicagoChicago, Illinois |
| O |
Oakland UniversityRochester Hills, Michigan |
| P |
Penn State Greater AlleghenyMcKeesport, Pennsylvania |
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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.
