Northern Kentucky University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1755 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #477 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #430 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 38 | In Kentucky |
| #420 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 56 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 9,927
- Graduates
- 5,034
- 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 96% and is among the 29% of the easiest 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 | 96% | 96% | 96% |
| Applicants | 6,417 | 2,327 | 4,090 |
| Admissions | 6,162 | 2,227 | 3,935 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,245 | 511 | 734 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 50 | 22 | 28 |
5,577 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
8,189 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
64 or 5%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 916
or below
75% of them
had 1133
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Northern Kentucky University are 916-1133 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,023 or 79%
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 | 11314 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1361 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 636 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 482 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 467 (3%) |
| Asian | 336 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 335 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (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
- $11,492
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $10,512 | $10,206 |
| Tuition in-state | $10,512 | $10,206 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,096 | $15,660 |
| Fee in-district | $384 | $384 |
| Fee in-state | $384 | $384 |
| Fee out-of-state | $384 | $384 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,820 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,660 |
Northern Kentucky University majors
Northern Kentucky University has granted 1,962 bachelor's degrees across 66 programs, 1,447 master's across 25 programs, and 212 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 | 231 | 662 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 1 | 1 | 353 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 324 | |||
| Social Work | 67 | 90 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 81 | 47 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 44 | 64 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 105 | |||
| Law | 102 | |||
| Psychology, General | 90 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 78 | 10 | ||
| Information Technology | 75 | |||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 56 | 18 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 68 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 55 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 54 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 49 | 5 | ||
| History, General | 52 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 47 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 24 | 23 | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | 42 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 41 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 33 | 5 | ||
| Accounting | 33 | |||
| Construction Management, General | 33 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 23 | 10 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 30 | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 30 | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 29 | |||
| Medical Informatics | 4 | 20 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 22 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 22 | |||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 21 | |||
| Legal Studies | 6 | 15 | ||
| Public Administration | 20 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 3 | 16 | ||
| Education, General | 17 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 17 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 17 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 17 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 15 | |||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 15 | |||
| Environmental Science | 14 | |||
| Music, General | 13 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 13 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 12 | |||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 12 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 11 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 10 | |||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 10 | |||
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 10 | |||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 9 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 9 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 8 | |||
| Neuroscience | 8 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 7 | |||
| Public & Applied History | 7 | |||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 7 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 6 | |||
| Sociology, General | 6 | |||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 5 | |||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 5 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 5 | |||
| Statistics, General | 5 | |||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 4 | |||
| Journalism | 4 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 | |||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 3 | |||
| Philosophy | 3 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | |||
| System, Networking, and LAN & WAN Management & Manager | 3 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 1 | 1 | ||
| Computer Science | 2 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 2 | |||
| German Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| Physics, General | 2 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| Architectural Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 1 | |||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Geography | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 46 | 1,962 | 1,447 | 212 |
Northern Kentucky University has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 38% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 43% | 52% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Northern Kentucky University has published 4,599 scientific papers with 88,053 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 37 | 102 |
| 1993 | 41 | 111 |
| 1994 | 37 | 147 |
| 1995 | 39 | 163 |
| 1996 | 49 | 202 |
| 1997 | 48 | 211 |
| 1998 | 57 | 264 |
| 1999 | 39 | 320 |
| 2000 | 37 | 384 |
| 2001 | 37 | 450 |
| 2002 | 57 | 427 |
| 2003 | 67 | 559 |
| 2004 | 83 | 639 |
| 2005 | 109 | 734 |
| 2006 | 107 | 835 |
| 2007 | 162 | 1105 |
| 2008 | 132 | 1346 |
| 2009 | 162 | 1686 |
| 2010 | 184 | 2002 |
| 2011 | 199 | 2357 |
| 2012 | 188 | 2766 |
| 2013 | 174 | 3138 |
| 2014 | 160 | 3580 |
| 2015 | 197 | 3674 |
| 2016 | 187 | 4217 |
| 2017 | 209 | 4659 |
| 2018 | 181 | 5393 |
| 2019 | 203 | 6606 |
| 2020 | 248 | 7836 |
| 2021 | 224 | 8403 |
| 2022 | 216 | 7448 |
| 2023 | 236 | 7396 |
| 2024 | 162 | 7058 |
Northern Kentucky University alumni
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George Clooney
- Occupations
- writeractorscreenwriterfilm producerfilm director
- Biography
-
George Timothy Clooney is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for his work in both blockbuster and independent films, he has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, a British Academy Film Award and four Golden Globe Awards. His honors include the Cecil B. DeMille Award, the Honorary César, the AFI Life Achievement Award, and the Kennedy Center Honor.
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Steve Zahn
- Occupations
- voice actorfilm actorcomedianstage actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Steven James Zahn, is an American actor. The accolades he has received include an Independent Spirit Award, alongside nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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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.
-
Jeff Walz
- Occupations
- basketball coach
- Biography
-
Jeffrey Jacob Walz is the head coach of the women's basketball team at the University of Louisville. In his second year as a head coach, he guided his team to a national championship appearance at the 2009 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament, and led the Cardinals to a second championship game appearance in 2013.
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 | 1,505 |
| 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 |