Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$10.9k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
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.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
48%
Freshman Retention
78%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$7.2k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$10.9k
Out-of-state
$21.5k
below avg
Net price
$7.2k
below avg
Pell
24%
Median debt
$23k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$50.2k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesLaw & Criminal JusticeSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesBusiness
Programs (30)
Natural Sciences
MathematicsEnvironmental Science
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Data ScienceArtificial IntelligenceSoftware Engineering
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Engineering
Chemical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
96%
SAT range
916 - 1133
ACT range
19 - 25
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is Northern Kentucky University located?
- Northern Kentucky University is located in Highland Heights, KY, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Northern Kentucky University?
- Northern Kentucky University is a public university based in KY. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Northern Kentucky University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Northern Kentucky University is approximately 96%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Northern Kentucky University?
- Northern Kentucky University's published in-state tuition is approximately $10,896 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Northern Kentucky University?
- Northern Kentucky University reports total enrollment of approximately 13,099 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Northern Kentucky University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Northern Kentucky University.
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