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 |
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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 6,080 prospective students applied, and 5,483 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,950 enrolled in the school. 9,503 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,261 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $9,912 plus fees of $384. NKU is ranked 859 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
NKU is rated within the lower 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings for Northern Kentucky University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
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SAT | 1020/1240 |
ACT | 20/26 |
GPA | 3.24 |
Applications Due | Jul 15, 2021 |
Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Fee | Cost |
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Books and Supplies | $800 |
Other Fees | $384 |
Room and Board | $10,046 |
Budget for Other Expenses | $2,500 |
Total One Year Cost | $23,642 |
Fee | Cost |
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Books and Supplies | $800 |
Other Fees | $384 |
Room and Board | $10,046 |
Budget for Other Expenses | $2,500 |
Total One Year Cost | $33,602 |
Subject | Percent of Class |
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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.