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Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

Northern Kentucky University is a public university located in Highland Heights, KY, serving approximately 8,065 students. It has an acceptance rate of 96%.

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Tuition

$10,896

Acceptance

96.03%

Students

13,099

Type

University

Setting

Suburban

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,896

Out-of-State Tuition

$21,480

Avg On-Campus Living

$11,660

Avg Off-Campus Living

$11,660

Financial Aid & Outcomes

CollegeScorecard · 2024

What will it actually cost?

Sticker price$22,556
Net price (after aid)$7,168

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$1,813
$30k – $48k$3,022
$48k – $75k$6,638
$75k – $110k$11,227
$110k+$13,270

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr)$50,220
Median debt at graduation$23,000
Est. monthly loan payment$244

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Moderate · 2.2×

Graduates earn about 2.2× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants24%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans31%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

48%

Freshman Retention

78%

Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)

Scholarships available

Academics

Program format

On-CampusOnlineHybrid

Areas of study

Natural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesLaw & Criminal JusticeSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesBusiness

Programs

MathematicsEnvironmental SciencePublic RelationsJournalismData ScienceArtificial IntelligenceSoftware EngineeringElementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial EducationChemical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringPhilosophyArt HistoryHistoryEnglish LiteratureCriminal JusticePre-LawSociologyPolitical ScienceInternational RelationsFilm & MediaTheaterGraphic DesignPublic HealthHealth InformaticsPharmacyInformation SystemsMarketing

Admissions

Acceptance rate

96.03%

SAT range

916 - 1133

ACT range

19 - 25

Campus & Student Life

Total Enrollment

13,099

Undergrads

8,065

Campus Setting

Suburban

City Size

Midsize City

Clubs Count

83

Sports

Available

Transfer friendlyInternational friendly

Safety & Crime Context

Campus Safety

Low risk

Clery Report Year

2023

On-Campus Incidents

22

Violent Rate / 1,000

0.5

Property Rate / 1,000

1.61

Area Crime

Low risk

Area Match

Highland Heights

Violent Rate / 100k

186

Property Rate / 100k

1,676

Campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus SafetyArea: FBI Uniform Crime Report 2023

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Highland Heights, KY 41099

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