Northern Kentucky University Comparison

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Overview

NKU
Location Highland Heights, KY
Setting Large Suburban
Enrollment 15,801
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #805
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website nku.edu
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Costs

NKU
Tuition (In State) $10,208
Tuition (Out of State) $20,464
Room & Board $11,248
Avg Net Price $7,259
Avg Grant Aid $11,275
% Receiving Grant Aid 100%

Admission

NKU
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 6,905
Admitted 5,939
Acceptance Rate 86%
Enrolled % 27.6%
Avg High School GPA 3.42
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Average
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 19/25
SAT Range 1030/1290
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Aug 15, 2025

Academics

NKU
Student to Faculty Ratio 17:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (26%)
  • Health Professions (11%)
  • Education (9%)
  • Visual and Performing Arts (7%)
  • Social Sciences (6%)

Outcomes

NKU
Graduation Rate 37%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $39,700
Making Student Loan Payments 53%
Median Student Loan Debt $24,950
Median Loan Payment $257

Diversity

NKU
% Men 36%
% Women 64%
Racial Diversity Very Low
HBCU No
% White 82%
% Black 7%
% Hispanic 3%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 2%
% International 3%
% Unknown Race 1%

Students

NKU
% In-State 66%
% Out-of-State 26%

Campus

NKU
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/