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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 | |||
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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 | |||
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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 | |||
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Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | |||
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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 | |||
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% 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 | |||
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% 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 | |||
Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/