Northern Kentucky University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1760 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #484 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #437 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 38 | In Kentucky |
| #428 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 56 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 68%
- Undergraduates
- 10,163
- Graduates
- 5,184
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.nku.edu
Northern Kentucky University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Northern Kentucky University has an acceptance rate of 68% and is among the top 30% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 69% | 68% |
| Applicants | 6,058 | 2,009 | 3,999 |
| Admissions | 4,098 | 1,379 | 2,704 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,437 | 585 | 851 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 73 | 29 | 44 |
4,682 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
6,624 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
74 or 5%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 953
or below
75% of them
had 1150
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Northern Kentucky University are 953-1150 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,098 or 73%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Northern Kentucky University are 18-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Other Tests | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 11428 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1504 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 671 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 524 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 446 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 395 (3%) |
| Asian | 353 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $10,332
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $10,704 | $10,404 |
| Tuition in-state | $10,704 | $10,404 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,528 | $15,966 |
| Fee in-district | $384 | $384 |
| Fee in-state | $384 | $384 |
| Fee out-of-state | $384 | $384 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,793 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,712 |
Northern Kentucky University majors
Northern Kentucky University has granted 1,931 bachelor's degrees across 63 programs, 1,567 master's across 27 programs, and 241 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Northern Kentucky University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 239 | 625 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 453 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 344 | |||
| Social Work | 40 | 92 | ||
| Psychology, General | 128 | |||
| Law | 126 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 77 | 41 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 99 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 38 | 56 | 2 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 74 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 66 | 2 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 57 | 9 | ||
| Information Technology | 65 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 56 | 6 | ||
| Accounting | 61 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 41 | 16 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 4 | 43 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 44 | |||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 44 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 43 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 41 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 32 | 9 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 40 | |||
| Broadcast Journalism | 39 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 37 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 15 | 17 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 27 | |||
| Legal Studies | 12 | 15 | ||
| History, General | 26 | |||
| Construction Management, General | 23 | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 21 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 20 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 18 | |||
| Medical Informatics | 4 | 14 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 17 | |||
| Neuroscience | 17 | |||
| Public & Applied History | 17 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 15 | |||
| Education, General | 15 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 15 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 14 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 14 | |||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 14 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 13 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 | |||
| Journalism | 13 | |||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 12 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 11 | |||
| Public Administration | 11 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 10 | |||
| Environmental Science | 10 | |||
| Sociology, General | 10 | |||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 9 | |||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 9 | |||
| Perfusion Technology & Perfusionist | 9 | |||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 8 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 8 | |||
| Music, General | 8 | |||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 7 | |||
| Health Communication | 6 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | |||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 5 | |||
| Data Analytics, General | 5 | |||
| Philosophy | 5 | |||
| Physics, General | 5 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 4 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 4 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | |||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 4 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 4 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | |||
| Computer Science | 3 | |||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 3 | |||
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 2 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| Statistics, General | 2 | |||
| System, Networking, and LAN & WAN Management & Manager | 2 | |||
| German Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 38 | 1,931 | 1,567 | 241 |
Northern Kentucky University has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 45% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 47% | 56% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Northern Kentucky University has published 4,712 scientific papers with 93,231 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Science, Biology, Medicine, and Business.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 41 | 112 |
| 1994 | 37 | 153 |
| 1995 | 39 | 163 |
| 1996 | 49 | 203 |
| 1997 | 48 | 214 |
| 1998 | 57 | 269 |
| 1999 | 39 | 323 |
| 2000 | 37 | 386 |
| 2001 | 37 | 451 |
| 2002 | 57 | 427 |
| 2003 | 67 | 560 |
| 2004 | 84 | 639 |
| 2005 | 109 | 736 |
| 2006 | 107 | 837 |
| 2007 | 161 | 1109 |
| 2008 | 132 | 1352 |
| 2009 | 162 | 1687 |
| 2010 | 186 | 2009 |
| 2011 | 199 | 2360 |
| 2012 | 187 | 2774 |
| 2013 | 174 | 3145 |
| 2014 | 160 | 3589 |
| 2015 | 197 | 3690 |
| 2016 | 188 | 4229 |
| 2017 | 210 | 4670 |
| 2018 | 182 | 5402 |
| 2019 | 203 | 6624 |
| 2020 | 250 | 7845 |
| 2021 | 228 | 8415 |
| 2022 | 216 | 7456 |
| 2023 | 236 | 7410 |
| 2024 | 168 | 7156 |
| 2025 | 121 | 6337 |
Northern Kentucky University alumni
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George Clooney
- Occupations
- film directorproducerdirectormanufacturertelevision actor
- Biography
-
George Timothy Clooney is an American and French actor and filmmaker. Known for his leading man roles on screen in both blockbuster and independent films, Clooney has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award and four Golden Globe Awards as well as nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award. His honors include the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2015, the Honorary César in 2017, the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2018, and the Kennedy Center Honor in 2022.
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Steve Zahn
- Occupations
- film actorcomedianstage actortelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Steven James Zahn is an American actor.
-
Lexis King
- Occupations
- professional wrestler
- Biography
-
Brian Zachary Pillman is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the NXT brand under the ring name Lexis King.
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Howard Storm
- Occupations
- writer
- Biography
-
Howard Storm is an American Christian minister, writer, and painter. He is a former professor and chairman of the art department at Northern Kentucky University. In 2000, he authored My Descent Into Death, which chronicles his near-death experience. Storm's near-death experience has been cited in literature on near-death studies, and his book has garnered endorsement by gothic fiction writer Anne Rice before it was acquired by Doubleday and republished in 2005. Storm has retold his story on NBC's Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, 48 Hours, Discovery Channel and Coast to Coast AM.
General info
| Alternative names | NKU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1968 |
| Motto | Quality-Made, Community-Driven |
| Colors | gold, white, black |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,485 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | Nunn Drive Highland Heights, Kentucky, 41099 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,000 |
| Phone | 8595725100 |