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Northern Kentucky University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University

  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
67.7%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹20,58,238Out-of-state
Students
8,246Undergraduates
Students per teacher
18Student to faculty

Admissions planning estimate

67.7% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 32.7%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 96.03%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 96% (6,162/6,417; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

68 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 6,417
Offered a place 6,162
Enrolled 1,295

21% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite953-1150
4001600
ACT composite18-25
136

What a year costs

₹33,27,447 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹20,58,238
  • Housing₹11,94,063
  • Books & supplies₹75,146
Sticker price ₹33,27,447
After aid (average) ₹7,69,397

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹10,41,518
Out-of-state ₹20,58,238

Average aid awarded: ₹7,96,637 a year.

Outcomes and support

75.5%
Retention
52.2%
Graduation

One teacher for every 18 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 74.6%
African American 8.1%
Hispanic 5.1%
Multiracial 4%
Unknown 2.7%
Asian 1.9%
Native American 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0%

7 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Otherbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Software and Media Applicationsbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Construction Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Engineering Physicsbachelor
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Otherbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Medical Illustration and Informaticsbachelor
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Non-Professional Legal Studiesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Educationbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate67.65%
Total Applicants6417
Admitted Applicants6162
Enrolled Applicants1295
Application Fee₹3,757
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %953
SAT Composite 75th %1150
ACT Composite 25th %18
ACT Composite 75th %25

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹10,41,518
Out-of-State Tuition₹20,58,238
Average Housing Cost₹11,94,063
Books & Supplies₹75,146
Average Net Price₹7,69,397
Average Aid Awarded₹7,96,637

Student Body Diversity

African American8.09%
Asian1.93%
Hispanic5.06%
White74.61%
Multiracial3.95%
Native American0.07%
Pacific Islander0.04%
International3.54%
Unknown Race2.72%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate52.24%
Retention Rate75.51%
Student/Faculty Ratio18:1
Total Undergraduates8246

Contact

Street Address1 Nunn Dr
ZIP Code41099
Phone(859) 572-5100
Websitehttps://www.nku.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/