Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY · Suburb · 8,246 students
4
YearPublic
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Location
Highland Heights, KY, 41099 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
CVG · Cincinnati
11 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$19,725
Out-of-state COA
$30,549
Avg net price
$8,191
Room & board
$12,712
In-state tuition
$11,088
Out-of-state tuition
$21,912
Books & supplies
$800/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$2,603
$30–48k
$3,630
$48–75k
$6,761
$75–110k
$12,679
$110k+
$14,522
Admissions
Admit rate
68%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1087
Reading 473–590
Math 480–560
ACT midpoint
23
Composite 18–25
English 17–25
Math 17–24
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Northern Kentucky University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
Outcomes
Graduation rate
50%
1st-yr retention
76%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
51%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
50%
Transferred
33%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
16%
Median earnings (6yr)
$42,105
Median earnings (10yr)
$50,220
Median debt
$23,000
Monthly loan payment
$244
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$38,749
Student Body
Men 41%Women 59%
19
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
25%
First-generation
38%
Median family income
$48,195
Independent students
24%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
18%
Race & ethnicity
White
75%
Hispanic
5%
Black
8%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$42,105
10 years after entry
$50,220
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Institutional
Endowment
$139M
Classification
Doctoral/Professional
Full-time faculty
55%
Avg faculty salary
$8,693/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,637
Federal loan rate
31%
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