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Colleges / Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate80%
Acceptance Rate80%

About Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University is a public, state institution in the suburb of Highland Heights, KY. Northern Kentucky University was founded in 1968. The college enrolls around 15,979 students per year, including 10,814 undergrad students.

Northern Kentucky University Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into Northern Kentucky University. Around 80% of applicants get into Northern Kentucky University each year. In 2022, 5,329 out of 6,637 total applicants were accepted.

Northern Kentucky University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 80%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.4
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 7%

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Northern Kentucky University is locatedin the town of Highland Heights, KY, in Cincinnati.

If you would like to see Northern Kentucky University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 275 to Highland Heights, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International.

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College Info

Louie B Nunn Drive Highland Heights, KY 41099

Campus Setting: Suburban

Northern Kentucky University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Aug 15

Transfer Applications are Due

Aug 15

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Northern Kentucky University is Aug 15.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Northern Kentucky University is Aug 15.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Northern Kentucky University ACT Scores

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ACT Range

20 - 26

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

26 and Above

Good

20 to 26

Avg

20 and Less

Low

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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median ACT score of an admitted student to Northern Kentucky University is 23. Students with an ACT score of 26 and above have a good chance of getting into Northern Kentucky University. Students with an ACT score that falls between 20 and 26 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 20 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.

Northern Kentucky University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1020 - 1190

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Math SAT Range

503 - 620

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Reading SAT Range

490 - 580

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1190 and Above

Good

1020 to 1190

Avg

1020 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Northern Kentucky University students is 1100. Applicants with SAT scores of 1190 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Northern Kentucky University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1020 to 1190 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1020 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Northern Kentucky University.

Northern Kentucky University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$11,676

In State

$21,732

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$10,392
$20,448
Fees
$484
$484
Housing
Unknown
Unknown
Books
$800
$800

Student Life

Wondering what life at Northern Kentucky University is like? There are approximately 15,979 students enrolled at Northern Kentucky University, including 10,814 undergraduate students and 5,165 graduate students. 70% percent of students attend school full-time, 71% percent are from KY and 29% percent of students are from other states.

70%

Full Time

30%

Part Time

71%

In State

29%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

15,979

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

80%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$10,876

Out-of-State

$20,932

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 15
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