Outcomes at NKU
Graduation Rate
52.24%
Retention Rate
76.00%
The graduation rate at Northern Kentucky University is 52.24% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. 1,015 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,943 candidates.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Northern Kentucky University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Northern Kentucky University. 1,015 students have completed. In addition, 48 students still enrolled and 880 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,943 | 1,818 | 125 |
| Completers | 1,015 (52.24%) | 986 | 29 |
| Still Enrolled | 48 (2.47%) | 43 | 5 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 880 (45.29%) | 789 | 91 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 661 students have completed in 4 years and additional 250 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 661 (36.36%) |
219 (29.76%) |
442 (40.85%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 250 (13.75%) |
103 (13.99%) |
147 (13.59%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 73 (4.02%) |
32 (4.35%) |
41 (3.79%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 52.24% (1,015/1,943) | 46.97% (372/792) | 55.86% (643/1,151) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 75.00% (3/4) | 100.00% (3/3) | 0.00% (0/1) |
| Asian | 71.43% (15/21) | 62.50% (5/8) | 76.92% (10/13) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 36.43% (51/140) | 34.78% (16/46) | 37.23% (35/94) |
| Hispanic | 44.59% (33/74) | 42.42% (14/33) | 46.34% (19/41) |
| White | 53.18% (837/1,574) | 47.08% (306/650) | 57.47% (531/924) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 50.00% (2/4) | 100.00% (1/1) | 33.33% (1/3) |
| Two or More Race | 56.79% (46/81) | 50.00% (13/26) | 60.00% (33/55) |
| Unknown | 47.06% (8/17) | 40.00% (4/10) | 57.14% (4/7) |