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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights,
KY
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate86%
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About Northern Kentucky University
Northern Kentucky University is a public, state university in the suburb of Highland Heights, KY. Northern Kentucky University was founded in 1968. The university enrolls around 15,801 students per year, including 10,783 undergrad students.
Northern Kentucky University Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Northern Kentucky University. The acceptance rate at Northern Kentucky University is 86%. In 2022, 5,941 out of 6,907 total applicants were accepted.
| Northern Kentucky University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 86% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 8% |
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Northern Kentucky University is located in the town of Highland Heights, KY, in the suburbs of 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
Northern Kentucky University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 21
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Northern Kentucky University is Aug 21.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Northern Kentucky University is Aug 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Northern Kentucky University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1043 - 1258
Math SAT Range
520 - 690
Reading SAT Range
510 - 600
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1258 and Above
Good
1043 to 1258
Avg
1043 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Northern Kentucky University students is 1134. Applicants with SAT scores of 1258 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Northern Kentucky University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1043 to 1258 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1043 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Northern Kentucky University.
Northern Kentucky University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$20,544
In State$30,816
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$10,200
$20,472
Fees
$484
$484
Housing
$9,860
$9,860
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Northern Kentucky University is like? There are approximately 15,801 students enrolled at Northern Kentucky University, including 10,783 undergraduate students and 5,018 graduate students. 69% percent of students attend school full-time, 72% percent are from KY and 28% percent of students are from other states.
69%
Full Time31%
Part Time72%
In State28%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
15,801
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
86%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 21
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