10 Interesting Facts about Northern Kentucky University
- Northern Kentucky University (NKU) is a public university located in Highland Heights, Kentucky, United States.
- The university was founded in 1968 as Northern Kentucky State College and became a university in 1976.
- NKU offers over 80 undergraduate and graduate programs, including nationally recognized programs in nursing, education, and business.
- The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- NKU has a diverse student body, with over 14,000 students from 48 states and 47 countries.
- The university is a member of the Horizon League and competes in NCAA Division I athletics.
- NKU has a strong commitment to community engagement and offers various service-learning opportunities for students.
- The university is home to the nationally recognized Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement, which promotes civic education and engagement.
- NKU has been recognized for its academic excellence, including being named a “Best Regional University” by U.S. News & World Report.
- The university is located just across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, Ohio, providing students with easy access to a major metropolitan area.
Admission
Acceptance Rate
87%
| SAT Range | 960-1190 |
| ACT Range | 20-26 |
| Application Fee | $40 |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| High School GPA | Required |
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Tuition & Fee
| 2022-23 Undergraduate | Per credit hour rate | Full Time rate per semester (12-16 hours) |
|---|---|---|
| KY Resident | $425 | $5,104 |
| Metro (1) | $643 | $7,724 |
| Indiana Residents (2) | $425 | $5,104 |
| Ohio Reciprocity (3) | $425 | $5,104 |
| Non-resident | $853 | $10,232 |
| Online Major | $461 | N/A |
| PACE Major | $425 | N/A |
| Dual Credit/School-Based Scholars | $91 | N/A |
All programs
Accounting
Anthropology
Art & Design
Biological Sciences
Business Administration
Business Information Systems
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Computer Information Technology
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Data Science
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Doctor of Education
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Education
Elementary Education
Engineering Physics
English
Finance
French
General Business
Geography
Geology
German
Health Administration
Health Communication
Health Science
History
Japanese
Journalism
Law
Legal Studies
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Music
Music Education
Nursing
Philosophy
Physics
Pre-Dental
Pre-Engineering
Pre-Pharmacy
Public History
Secondary Education
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Teaching
Theatre
Visual Communication Design
Women in Business
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
8,024 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,483
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