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Northern Kentucky University

Tuition
21,480
Students
19,039
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Large | Suburb

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

19,039

Graduation Rate

48%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Admissions

Acceptance Rate96.03%

Apply

6,417

Accepted

6,162

Attend

1,295

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$40

Graduate

$40

Test Scores

Sat Range

916 - 1133

Act Range

19 - 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

$10,896

Out-of-State

$21,480

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,030

State/Local Grants

$3,170

Institutional/Scholarships

$8,016

Graduate

In-State

$10,590

Out-of-State

$16,044

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$10,959

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$11,660

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)

36

Average Assistance

$6,023

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

14

Average Assistance

$3,426

Academics

Graduation Rate48%

Student Faculty Ratio31:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

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

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Social Work
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Student Body

Students Enrolled19,039

Undergraduate

12,422

Graduate

6,617

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)
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • 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