University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
69% admitted · $22,758/yr after aid
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY · Public · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 68%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $8,976
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Median earnings
- $55,024
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Northern Kentucky University is a public college in Highland Heights, KY with 8,246 undergraduates. It admits 68% of applicants, and admitted students average 1087 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $8,976 per year ($6,260 for families earning under $30,000). 54% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $55,024 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 68%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 6,417
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 6,162
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 21%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing473–590
200800
SAT Math480–560
200800
ACT Composite18–25
136
What Northern Kentucky University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $19,772
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $11,496
- Out-of-state tuition
- $22,752
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$6,260
- $30–48k$6,642
- $48–75k$8,734
- $75–110k$10,740
- $110k+$8,740
Get a personal estimate with Northern Kentucky University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings
- $55,024
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,750
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 8,246
- Student–faculty ratio
- 19:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 31%
- White75%
- Hispanic5%
- Black8%
- Asian2%
Northern Kentucky University FAQ
What is Northern Kentucky University's acceptance rate?+
Northern Kentucky University admits 68% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Northern Kentucky University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 473–590 on SAT Reading and Writing and 480–560 on SAT Math; the average total is 1087.
What ACT score do you need for Northern Kentucky University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–25.
Is Northern Kentucky University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Northern Kentucky University?+
In Fall 2023, 6,417 students applied to Northern Kentucky University and 6,162 were admitted; 1,295 enrolled.
Does Northern Kentucky University consider legacy status?+
No. Northern Kentucky University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Northern Kentucky University require an essay?+
Northern Kentucky University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Northern Kentucky University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $19,772 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $8,976.
What is Northern Kentucky University's graduation rate?+
54% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 157447 · How we use this data
Data notes for Northern Kentucky University
- Admission rate: The admission rate moved more than 25 percentage points from the prior year’s IPEDS counts; check with the college.
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