Northern Kentucky University
Nunn Drive
Highland Heights KY 41099
(859) 572-5100

General Information
- Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
15,220 (13,003 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Undergraduate certificate
Undergraduate certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctorate degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
68% / 32%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
40% / 60%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
89% / 11%
- In-State / Out-of-State
68% / 32%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$6,792
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$12,792
- Room & Board$7,210
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
62%
- Average Financial Aid Package$7,126
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$22,743
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants5,367
- Students Admitted
4,167
(78%)
- Students Enrolled2,183
(41%)
- Average High School GPA3.1
- Students in top 10% of HS Class9%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
430-550
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
430-560
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-23
See More About Admissions »
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business/Managerial Economics
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Construction Management
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Finance, General
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Labor and Industrial Relations
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Management Information Systems, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
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Organizational Behavior Studies
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Broadcast Journalism
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Journalism
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Public Relations/Image Management
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Radio and Television
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Computer Programming/Programmer, General
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Computer Science
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Information Technology
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Education
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Business Teacher Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Education, General
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Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
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Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
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Industrial Technology/Technician
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Manufacturing Technology/Technician
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Speech and Rhetorical Studies
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
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Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
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Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
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Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
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Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
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History
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History, General
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Legal professions and studies
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Law (LLB, JD)
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Science
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Industrial and Organizational Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Police Science
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Geography
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International Relations and Affairs
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Social Sciences, General
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Social Sciences, Other
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Sociology
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Transportation and materials moving
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Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
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Visual and performing arts
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Commercial and Advertising Art
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants5,367
- Students Admitted
4,167
(78%)
- Students Enrolled2,183
(41%)
- Average High School GPA3.1
- Students in top 10% of HS Class9%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class29%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class58%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
430-550
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
430-560
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-23
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$40
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline08/01
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$6,792
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$12,792
- Room & Board$7,210
- Books & Supplies$800
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-State$283
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-State$533
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid62%
- Average Financial Aid Package$7,126
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$22,743
- Federal Grants25%$3,592
- Pell Grants25%$2,923
- Other Federal Grants20%$852
- State & Local Grants63%$1,658
- Institutional Grants45%$3,466
- Federal Loans52%$5,644
- Non-Federal Loans5%$7,478
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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