Northern Kentucky University (NKU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,376
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	80%
Students retention rate	70%
On-time graduation rate	48%

Located in Highland Heights, Kentucky, NKU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that NKU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Northern Kentucky University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at NKU is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Kentucky state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at NKU is 70% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kentucky is 74%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at NKU do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

80.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,392

Cost of attendance at Northern Kentucky University in 2022 for students from Kentucky.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$10,481
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,448

Cost of attendance at Northern Kentucky University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$21,663
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Northern Kentucky University received on average $10,343 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,343

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	523	30%	$5,330	$2,787,825
Other Federal Grant	524	30%	$5,487	$2,875,002
State Grant/Scholarships	1,125	64%	$2,483	$2,793,150
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,679	95%	$7,312	$12,277,033
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,735	99%	$10,343	$17,945,185

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northern Kentucky University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Northern Kentucky University students is 47.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 51.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 43.9%.

47.8%

asian 47.1% 8 students
African American 38.5% 70 students
white 49.5% 886 students
unknown 60.0% 6 students
hispanic 51.2% 41 students
International Students 60.0% 18 students
Mixed Race 26.4% 23 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Horizon League
Basketball Horizon League
Track and Cross Country Horizon League

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Northern Kentucky University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Northern Kentucky University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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