Northern Kentucky University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1698 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #469 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #422 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 38 | In Kentucky |
| #416 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 58 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Undergraduates
- 10,776
- Graduates
- 5,025
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- 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 86% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 86% | 86% |
| Applicants | 6,905 | 2,463 | 4,442 |
| Admissions | 5,939 | 2,114 | 3,825 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,579 | 676 | 903 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 59 | 27 | 32 |
5,059 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
6,567 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
138 or 8%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1030
or below
75% of them
had 1290
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Northern Kentucky University are 1030-1290 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,259 or 77%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Northern Kentucky University are 19-25 (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 | 12124 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1378 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 663 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 487 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 440 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 346 (2%) |
| Asian | 326 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 17 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.1%) |
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
- $11,275
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $10,208 | $9,900 |
| Tuition in-state | $10,208 | $9,900 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,464 | $15,210 |
| Fee in-district | $384 | $384 |
| Fee in-state | $384 | $384 |
| Fee out-of-state | $384 | $384 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,019 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,248 |
Northern Kentucky University majors
Northern Kentucky University has granted 2,076 bachelor's degrees across 69 programs, 1,279 master's across 22 programs, and 206 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 | 274 | 662 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 384 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 277 | |||
| Social Work | 80 | 65 | ||
| Law | 119 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 75 | 39 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 15 | 82 | 6 | |
| Psychology, General | 100 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 62 | 14 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 75 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 63 | 6 | ||
| Information Technology | 67 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 57 | |||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 57 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 52 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 50 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 36 | 12 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 46 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 41 | |||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 41 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 22 | 16 | ||
| Accounting | 1 | 36 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 31 | |||
| Broadcast Journalism | 30 | |||
| Construction Management, General | 29 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 16 | 12 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 24 | |||
| History, General | 23 | |||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 21 | |||
| Legal Studies | 2 | 18 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 19 | |||
| Environmental Science | 18 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 18 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 18 | |||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 18 | |||
| Education, General | 17 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 17 | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 17 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 15 | |||
| Public Administration | 15 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 14 | |||
| Medical Informatics | 4 | 10 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 13 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | |||
| Public & Applied History | 12 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 11 | |||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 11 | |||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 11 | |||
| Physics, General | 11 | |||
| Sociology, General | 11 | |||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 10 | |||
| Journalism | 9 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 9 | |||
| Music, General | 8 | |||
| Health Communication | 7 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 7 | |||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 7 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 6 | |||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 6 | |||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 6 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 | |||
| Neuroscience | 5 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | |||
| Computer Science | 4 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 4 | |||
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 4 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 4 | |||
| German Language and Literature | 3 | |||
| Statistics, General | 3 | |||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 2 | |||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 2 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | |||
| System, Networking, and LAN & WAN Management & Manager | 2 | |||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 1 | |||
| Finance, General | 1 | |||
| Geography | 1 | |||
| Philosophy | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 15 | 2,076 | 1,279 | 206 |
Northern Kentucky University has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 41% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 44% | 54% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Northern Kentucky University has published 4,008 scientific papers with 65,831 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 29 | 79 |
| 1992 | 35 | 57 |
| 1993 | 36 | 72 |
| 1994 | 34 | 96 |
| 1995 | 36 | 104 |
| 1996 | 43 | 137 |
| 1997 | 45 | 142 |
| 1998 | 54 | 197 |
| 1999 | 38 | 226 |
| 2000 | 36 | 296 |
| 2001 | 33 | 323 |
| 2002 | 55 | 301 |
| 2003 | 61 | 387 |
| 2004 | 75 | 488 |
| 2005 | 92 | 555 |
| 2006 | 101 | 655 |
| 2007 | 135 | 850 |
| 2008 | 135 | 1065 |
| 2009 | 154 | 1336 |
| 2010 | 176 | 1536 |
| 2011 | 172 | 1890 |
| 2012 | 184 | 2250 |
| 2013 | 165 | 2608 |
| 2014 | 141 | 2899 |
| 2015 | 183 | 3035 |
| 2016 | 179 | 3386 |
| 2017 | 184 | 3653 |
| 2018 | 165 | 4222 |
| 2019 | 178 | 5272 |
| 2020 | 221 | 5932 |
| 2021 | 184 | 6627 |
| 2022 | 192 | 7040 |
| 2023 | 187 | 6619 |
Northern Kentucky University alumni
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George Clooney
- Occupations
- writertelevision actoractorvoice actorfilm director
- Biography
-
George Timothy Clooney is an American actor and filmmaker. He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including a British Academy Film Award, four Golden Globe Awards, and two Academy Awards. Clooney has been honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2015, the Honorary César in 2017, AFI Life Achievement Award in 2018, and the Kennedy Center Honors in 2022.
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Steve Zahn
- Occupations
- stage actorcomedianfilm actorvoice actorstand-up comedian
- Biography
-
Steven James Zahn is an American actor. His film roles include Reality Bites (1994), Stuart Little (1999), Daddy Day Care (2003), Shattered Glass (2003), Sahara (2005), Chicken Little (2005), the Diary of a Wimpy Kid trilogy (2010–2012), Dallas Buyers Club (2013), The Good Dinosaur (2015), and War for the Planet of the Apes (2017). On television, Zahn appeared as Davis McAlary on HBO's Treme (2010–2013), and as Mark Mossbacher in the first season of the HBO satire comedy miniseries The White Lotus (2021), for which he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. Zahn won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for his performance in the film Happy, Texas (1999).
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Brian Pillman Jr
- Occupations
- professional wrestler
- Biography
-
Brian Zachary Pillman, better known by the ring name Brian Pillman Jr., is an American professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the NXT brand under the ring name Lexis King. He is known for his time in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) from 2019 to 2023 and Major League Wrestling (MLW) from 2018 to 2021. A second-generation wrestler, he is the son of the late Brian Pillman.
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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 | 1,625 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | Nunn Drive Highland Heights, Kentucky, 41099 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,000 |
| Phone | 8595725100 |