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Northern Kentucky University

Public, 4-year

Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY 41099

(859) 572-5100

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Quick Facts

8,065

Total Enrollment

96%

Acceptance Rate

48%

Graduation Rate

$42,105

Median Earnings (6yr)

$10,896

In-State Tuition

$7,168

Avg Net Price

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1114

Avg SAT Score

About Northern Kentucky University

Institution Details

Type Public, 4-year
Classification Doctoral/Professional Universities
Size 10,000 - 19,999
Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Primary Degree Bachelor's
Highest Degree Graduate

Location

Address Nunn Drive
City Highland Heights, KY
ZIP Code 41099
County Campbell County

President/Chief Administrator: Ashish Vaidya (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Business 22%
Health Professions 18%
Computer Science 9%
Education 7%
Visual/Performing Arts 5%
Liberal Arts 5%
Communication 5%
Biology 5%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 8,065

Student Demographics

Female 59%
Male 41%

Race/Ethnicity

White 76.1%
Black 7.4%
Hispanic 4.8%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Races 3.5%
Non-Resident Alien 4.1%
Unknown 2.2%

Student Characteristics

Age 25 and Older 16.4%
Part-Time Students 16.9%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 458 515 573
SAT Math 458 510 560
ACT Composite 19 22 25

Tuition & Financial Aid

$10,896

In-State Tuition

$21,480

Out-of-State Tuition

$19,471

Total Cost of Attendance

$7,168

Avg. Net Price

Financial Aid Statistics

Students Receiving Pell Grants 24%
Students with Federal Loans 31%
Students Receiving Any Aid 24%

Student Debt & Repayment

Median Debt at Graduation $23,000
Median Total Debt $15,159
90th Percentile Debt $38,749
3-Year Repayment Rate 55%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $1,813
$30,001 - $48,000 $3,022
$48,001 - $75,000 $6,638
$75,001 - $110,000 $11,227
$110,001+ $13,270

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$42,105

6 Years After

$46,837

8 Years After

$50,220

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $27,459  |  75th percentile: $59,099

Earnings by Family Income Background

$37,636

Low Income

$43,973

Middle Income

$44,813

High Income

Student Outcomes

78%

Full-Time Retention

34%

Part-Time Retention

48%

Graduation Rate

Institutional Resources

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

$8,664

Avg. Faculty Salary

(monthly)

$9,875

Instructional Expenditure

(per student)

Contact Information

Phone: (859) 572-5100

Website: Visit Site

Admissions: Apply Now

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