Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY • public • Division I | Horizon League

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Suburban (Large)

Student Population

Undergrad: 11,630 • Total: 18,500

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

Highland Heights, KY
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Website

www.nku.edu/

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

D/PU: Doctoral/Professional Universities

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 4,696 (40.4%) • Female: 6,934 (59.6%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

96.0%

6,162 admitted from 6,417 applicants

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 458-573
Math: 458-560
Total: 916-1133

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

19-25

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:	2026-07-28

Academic Outcomes

Freshman Retention Rate

78.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$14,004

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$24,828

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $10,704
Out-of-state: $21,528

Room & Board

$800

Books & Supplies

$2,500

Students Receiving Pell Grants

25%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

Division I

Conference

Horizon League

Men's Sports (6)

Baseball Basketball Golf Soccer Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (7)

Basketball Golf Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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