NKU SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1024

The average composite SAT score for admitted Northern Kentucky University freshman is 1024 out of 1600. For perspective, a 1024 is in the 43rd percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 916 to 1133

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 916 to 1133. The 75th percentile score is 1133 while the 25th percentile score is 916.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by NKU but we estimate it to be around a 810 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 509

The average score for NKU students on the math portion of the SAT is 509 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 458 and the 75th percentile score 560.

Average SAT Reading Score 515

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 458 to 573 and the average score for Northern Kentucky University students is 515.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Northern Kentucky University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 96%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.42.

Can I get into NKU with a 1133 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1133 or higher is very competitive at NKU and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an almost certain chance of acceptance with the probability 98% or higher.

Can I get into NKU with a 1020 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1020 to 1123 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 96% to 98%.

Can I get into NKU with a 916 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 916 to 1010 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 93% to 96% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into NKU with a 810 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 810 to 906 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 92% chance of admission to NKU. SAT scores below 810 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.