Northern Kentucky University

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Highland Heights, KY
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#4 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

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Overview

Total enrollment

15,347

Location Highland Heights, Kentucky
Website nku.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Northern Kentucky University sits on a suburban campus in Highland Heights, Kentucky, located seven miles southeast of Cincinnati, Ohio. The public institution, established in 1968, occupies a 400-acre campus characterized by modern brick buildings and limestone architecture typical of the region. NKU's academic offerings are anchored by its business, education, and informatics programs, with the Chase College of Law serving as the institution's only professional school. The university maintains six residential facilities housing students on campus, primarily serving first-year and sophomore students. As a member of the Horizon League, NKU's Norse athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I athletics, with men's and women's basketball games held in the 9,400-seat Truist Arena.

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Ratings

NKU is rated within the lower 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Northern Kentucky University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 953/1150
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/25
GPA 3.42

Acceptance Rate

67.6%

Applications Due Aug 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 36.8%
Application Fee $40

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Annual Cost to Attend

Kentucky Resident Tuition

$11,088

Out of State Resident Tuition

$21,912

Breakdown

Tuition $11,088
Books and Supplies $800
Other Fees $384
Room and Board $12,712
Budget for Other Expenses $2,500
Total One Year Cost $27,484

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$39,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

37% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Northern Kentucky University are Business, Health Professions, and Education. 26% of students major in Business, 11% in Health Professions, and 9% in Education.