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?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.2×Graduates earn about 2.2× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
48%
Freshman Retention
78%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
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
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
Location
Institution does not report this
Highland Heights, KY 41099
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