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
84%
| SAT Range | 860-1050 |
| ACT Range | 15-20 |
| Application Fee | $30 |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| High School GPA | Required |
Tuition & Fee
| CREDIT HOURS | TUITION & FEES |
| 12 – 18** | $3,927.00 |
| 19 | $4,253.00 |
| 20 | $4,580.00 |
| 21 | $4,906.00 |
OTHER FEE :
| Activity Fee | $170.00 |
| Asset Preservation Fee – Resident/Non-Resident) – Per Semester | $150.00 |
| Asset Preservation Fee – Part Time – Per Credit Hour | $10.00 |
| Course Material Fee – Undergraduate & Graduate | $27.00 |
| Homecoming Fee (fall semester only) | $50.00 |
| New Student Orientation Fee | $188.60 |
| Safety & Security Fee – Resident/Non-Resident – Per Semester | $50.00 |
| Safety & Security Fee – Part Time – Per Credit Hour | $10.00 |
| Technology Fee – Resident/Non-Resident – Per Semester | $155.00 |
| Technology Fee – Part Time – Per Course | $30.00 |
All programs
• Anthropology,
• Biological Sciences,
• Chemistry,
• Communication Studies,
• Criminal Justice,
• Early Childhood Education (Birth-Kindergarten),
• Electronic Media and Broadcasting,
• Elementary Education
• English,
• Environmental Science,
• French,
• Geography,
• Geology,
• German,
• Health Communication,
• History,
• Integrative Studies,
• International Studies,
• Journalism,
• Media Informatics,
• Middle Grades Education
• Music,
• Organizational Leadership,
• Philosophy,
• Physical Education
• Physics,
• Political Science,
• Psychological Science,
• Public Relations,
• Secondary Education
• Social Studies with a Secondary Education Certification,
• Spanish,
• Special Education
• Theatre in World Cultures,
• Theatre,
• Visual Arts,
• Visual Communication Design,
Bachelor of Fine Arts
• Stage Management,
• Theatre Design or Technology,
• Theatre Performance,
• Visual Arts,
• Visual Communication Design,
Bachelor of Music
• Composition,
• Performance,
Bachelor of Music Education
• Music Education,
Bachelor of Science
• Athletic Training (Clinical Education Program),
• Biological Sciences,
• Business Information Systems,
• Chemistry,
• Computer Information Technology,
• Computer Science,
• Construction Management,
• Data Science,
• Economics,
• Electronics Engineering Technology,
• Environmental Science,
• Exercise Science,
• Geology,
• Health Informatics,
• Health Science,
• Human Services and Addictions,
• Library Informatics,
• Mathematics,
• Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology,
• Mechatronics Engineering Technology,
• Neuroscience,
• Physics,
• Psychological Science,
• Radiation Therapy,
• Radiologic Science,
• Respiratory Care Completion Program,
• Respiratory Care,
• Sociology,
• Statistics,
• Visual Arts,
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
• Accounting,
• Entrepreneurship,
• Finance,
• General Business,
• Global Supply Chain Management,
• Human Resource Management,
• International Business,
• Management,
• Marketing,
• Sports Business and Event Management,
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,393 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
755
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