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.
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
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SAT | 983/1210 |
ACT | 20/26 |
GPA | 3.42 |
Applications Due | Jul 15, 2023 |
Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Application Fee | $40 |
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 |
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 |
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.