$9,576
$18,768
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details91%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 5,519 |
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| Declined | + 540 |
| Total Received | 6,059 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond, KY |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY |
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH |
| Transylvania University | Lexington, KY |
| Centre College | Danville, KY |
| Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green, KY |
| University of Louisville | Louisville, KY |
| The Ohio State University — Columbus | Columbus, OH |
| University of Dayton | Dayton, OH |
| Bellarmine University | Louisville, KY |
| 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 400-acre campus is located in Highland Heights, seven miles southeast of Cincinnati.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 14,551 |
| 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) |
400-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 |
91%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 5,519 |
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| Declined | + 540 |
| Total Received | 6,059 |
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
admitnku@nku.edu
| Tuition | $9,192 |
| Room | $4,100 |
| Board | $3,690 |
| Additional fees | $384 |
| Books & supplies | $800 |
| Total | $18,166 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $10,940 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $7,226 |
64%
$10,940
Need-based
| Federal | $19,084,860 |
| State | $4,004,520 |
| Institutional | $814,850 |
| Other external | |
| Total | $23,904,230 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $835,247 |
| State | $6,254,443 |
| Institutional | $18,782,792 |
| Other external | $3,870,887 |
| Total | $29,743,369 |
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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 | 38 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China India Kuwait Saudi Arabia 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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