Northern Kentucky University
tuition & fees
$21,912
graduate tuition & fees
$16,350
acceptance rate
68%
Student Population
15,347
online students
6,624
Number of Programs
131
Financial Aid Amount
$8,760
SAT Scores
1,040
Graduation Rate
52%
Northern Kentucky University is a Public, 4 years college located in Highland Heights, Kentucky. NKU ranked 246th in National Universities and 7th in Kentucky Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 15,347 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. NKU's acceptance rate is 67.65% last year (undergraduate school).
Northern Kentucky University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Northern Kentucky University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY 41099 |
| Phone | 859-572-5100 |
| WEB | www.nku.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://nku.edu/admissions.html |
| Financial Aid | inside.nku.edu/financialaid.html |
| Net Price Calculator | https://nku.studentaidcalculator.com/welcome.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | veterans.nku.edu/resources.html |
| Athletic | https://inside.nku.edu/ir/disclosures/righttoknow.html |
| Disability Service | inside.nku.edu/osa.html |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Northern Kentucky University is 67.65% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 36.85%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 67.65 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 36.85 % |
Tuition & Fees
NKU's 2025 tuition & fees is $11,088 for Kentucky residents and $21,912 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.01% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($21,480).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,788 for Kentucky residents and $16,350 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 1.91% compared to the last year's rate.
| Kentucky Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $11,088 | $21,912 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $10,788 | $16,350 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 15,347 students have enrolled at NKU (2024-2025). Among them, 6,624 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. NKU has 10,163 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 5,184 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 15,347 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 10,163 |
| Graduate Students | 5,184 |
| Online Enrollment | 6,624 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
NKU offers 131 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 10 out of the 131 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by NKU
| Number of programs | 131 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 10 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |