Northern Kentucky University
Northern Kentucky University is a public 4-year institution in Highland Heights, KY. It enrolls about 14,961 students and admits roughly 96% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Highland Heights, KY 41099 |
| County | Campbell County |
| Enrollment | 14,961 |
| Acceptance rate | 96% |
| Applicants / admitted | 6,417 / 6,162 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $10,896 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $21,480 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 48% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 78% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $8,151 |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 458–573 |
| ACT middle 50% | 19–25 |
| Website | www.nku.edu/ |
| Phone | 8595725100 |
Admissions
About 6,417 students applied and 6,162 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,295 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $10,896 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $21,480. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $8,151 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $1,813 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $3,022 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $6,638 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $11,227 |
| Over $110,000 | $13,270 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 2,090 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 48% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Northern Kentucky University is in Highland Heights, KY, Campbell County. Its coordinates are 39.0297, -84.4635.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Northern Kentucky University?
About 96% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 6,417 applicants.
How much does Northern Kentucky University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $10,896 for in-state students and $21,480 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Northern Kentucky University?
About 14,961 students are enrolled.