Overview

Northern Kentucky University is a Comprehensive institution located in Highland Heights, KY, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Lucas Administrative Center
400 Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY  41099
United States

Contact Office of Admissions
Email: beanorse@nku.edu
Phone: 859-572-5220
Fax: 859-572-6665

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/managerial Economics
Construction Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Broadcast Journalism
Health Communication
Journalism
Public Relations/image Management
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, Other
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Software And Media Applications, Other
Information Science/studies
Information Technology
Network And System Administration/administrator
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education And Teaching
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social And Philosophical Foundations Of Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Engineering/engineering-related Technologies/technicians, Other
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Japanese Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Medical Informatics
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Mental And Social Health Services And Allied Professions, Other
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Design And Visual Communications, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

6,637

Applied

5,329

Accepted

10,814

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,238

Females Applied

3,362

Females Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,399

Males Applied

1,967

Males Accepted

82%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.42

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Some programs require separate applications

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 15th	Not reported
Out of state Fall freshmen	August 15th	Not reported
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	August 15th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	530	490	580
SAT Math	570	503	620
ACT Composite	23	20	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

10,392

In-state

20,448

Out-of-state

10,392

In-district

Fees

484

Full-time student fees

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees Alumni

Financial Aid

15,027

Avg. Financial Aid Package

17,366

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

14,564

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,401

Avg. Loan Aid

7,086

Avg. Grant Aid

7,056

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

74%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

31%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

10,814

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

29%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.22%
Black or African American	7.17%
White or Caucasian	79.25%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.14%
Asian	1.65%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.11%
Two or more races	3.35%
Other	1.22%

Gender

Male (39.76%)

Female (60.24%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	10%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Fresh Fusion, Homecoming and Victorfest

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Sororities, Fraternities, Freshmen Service Leadership Committee, Student Alumni Association and Activities Programming Board

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Volleyball		Division 1

Faculty

1,135

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 610

Part-time - 525

Male - 466

Female - 669