$9,576
$18,768
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details90%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 5,289 |
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| Declined | + 563 |
| Total Received | 5,852 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond, KY |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY |
| University of Dayton | Dayton, OH |
| The Ohio State University — Columbus | Columbus, OH |
| Asbury University | Wilmore, KY |
| University of Louisville | Louisville, KY |
| Ohio University | Athens, OH |
| Transylvania University | Lexington, KY |
| Purdue University — West Lafayette | West Lafayette, IN |
| SAT | 1574 |
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| ACT | 1566 |
Northern Kentucky University, founded in 1968, is a public, comprehensive university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Services, Health Professions, Informatics, and the Salmon P. Chase College of Law. Its 426-acre campus is located in Highland Heights, seven miles southeast of Cincinnati.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 14,474 |
| Established in | 1968 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ACCE (American Council for Construction Education) • ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) • CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) • CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) • CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) • CoARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • JRCERT (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools) |
426-acre campus in Highland Heights (population: 7,155), seven miles from Cincinnati; branch campus in Covington. Air, bus, and train serve Cincinnati; smaller airport serves Florence (10 miles). Public transportation serves campus.
Northern Kentucky University
Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099
| Application fee | $40 |
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| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline |
May 1 (priority deadline) August 22 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Required SAT or ACT Required |
90%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 5,289 |
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| Declined | + 563 |
| Total Received | 5,852 |
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Class rank
Particular talent/ability
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Melissa Gorbandt
Director of Admissions
P: 800 637-9948
F: 859 572-6665
beanorse@nku.edu
| Tuition | $9,192 |
| Room | $4,100 |
| Board | $3,690 |
| Additional fees | $384 |
| Books & supplies | $800 |
| Total | $18,166 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $10,939 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $7,227 |
64%
$10,939
Need-based
| Federal | $18,142,318 |
| State | $3,947,668 |
| Institutional | $811,559 |
| Other external | |
| Total | $22,901,545 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $752,065 |
| State | $6,670,464 |
| Institutional | $21,142,333 |
| Other external | $3,693,275 |
| Total | $32,258,137 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
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Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of Some |
Minimum transfers must complete
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 55 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China India Nigeria Saudi Arabia South Korea The United Arab Emirates |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes Host family program International student center Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Rebecca D. Hansen
Assistant Director of International Admissions
859 572-6517
isss@nku.edu
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