NKU SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1160

The average composite SAT score for admitted Northern Kentucky University freshman is 1160 out of 1600. For perspective, a 1160 is in the 69th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1030 to 1290

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1030 to 1290. The 75th percentile score is 1290 while the 25th percentile score is 1030.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by NKU but we estimate it to be around a 900 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 605

The average score for NKU students on the math portion of the SAT is 605 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 520 and the 75th percentile score 690.

Average SAT Reading Score 555

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 510 to 600 and the average score for Northern Kentucky University students is 555.

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 86%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.42.

Can I get into NKU with a 1290 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1290 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 92% or higher.

Can I get into NKU with a 1160 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1160 to 1280 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 86% to 92%.

Can I get into NKU with a 1030 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1030 to 1150 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 76% to 85% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into NKU with a 900 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 900 to 1020 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 75% chance of admission to NKU. SAT scores below 900 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.