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For Educators: Military Resources

Northern Kentucky University

Tuition
21,912
Students
18,500
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Large | Suburb

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

18,500

Graduation Rate

52%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate67.65%

Apply

6,058

Accepted

4,098

Attend

1,510

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$40

Graduate

$40

Test Scores

SAT Range

953 - 1150

ACT Range

18 - 25

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Not Applicable

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$11,088

Out-of-State

$21,912

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,622

State/Local Grants

$3,309

Institutional/Scholarships

$7,204

Graduate

In-State

$10,788

Out-of-State

$16,350

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$12,797

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$12,712

Books & Supplies

$800

Personal Expenses

$2,500

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

24

Average Assistance

$6,925

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

13

Average Assistance

$2,768

Academics

Graduation Rate52%

Student Faculty Ratio17:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Psychology, General
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Elementary Education and Teaching

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Social Work
  • Accounting
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

Student Body

Students Enrolled18,500

Undergraduate

11,630

Graduate

6,870

Full-Time

56%

Part-Time

44%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Golf

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Softball
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    Yes

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.