Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY · Public · Suburban campus · 8,246 students

Northern Kentucky University is a public suburban college in Highland Heights, KY, with about 8,246 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Northern Kentucky University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

68%

Admit rate

953–1150

SAT (25–75)

18–25

ACT (25–75)

$19,725/yr

Cost of attendance

$50,220

Median earnings

52%

Graduation rate

76%

Retention

19:1

Student:faculty

96%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$1,287/yr

$30–48k$2,609/yr

$48–75k$6,634/yr

$75–110k$10,860/yr

$110k+$12,744/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Northern Kentucky University.