Highland Heights, Kentucky
Northern Kentucky University
Public school in Kentucky with 10,800 total undergraduate students
Chancing
Northern Kentucky University is a less competitive than most schools school
Overall acceptance rate
80%
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Admissions
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
80%
Women
79%
Men
81%
Total number of applicants
6,637
Women: 63%
Men: 37%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
32%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$21,846
Out-of-state
$31,902
Average net cost after aid
Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$1,287
$30,001–48,000
$2,609
$48,001–75,000
$6,634
$75,001–110,000
$10,787
Over $110,000
$12,031
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
No
Recommendation letters
Optional
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Optional
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 7%
ACT: 84%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
1,690
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
58%
Enrolled men:
42%
6-year graduation rate
48%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
69%
Student diversity
Very low diversity
International students
3%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 1%
Black: 7%
Hispanic: 3%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 4%
White: 85%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
19:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
Yes
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
No
Football conference
None
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
Horizon League
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Location
Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Campus Setting
Suburban
Region
Southeast
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
None
HBCU
No
Contact information
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