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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KYPublicSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 68% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Northern Kentucky University is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Highland Heights, KY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 8.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 68%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
8.2K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
68% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading473 - 590
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math480 - 560
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite18 - 25
1typical 50% range36
68%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing23% of degrees
Health Sciences19% of degrees
Biological Sciences7% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $137,370
Earnings 5yr: $97,238
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: $122,300
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,560
Earnings 5yr: $106,573
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,142
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Medical Illustration and Informatics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,350
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,965
Earnings 5yr: $114,221
Debt: N/A
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,849
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $22,738
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,492
Earnings 5yr: $84,729
Debt: $25,500
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,157
Earnings 5yr: $85,876
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,697
Earnings 5yr: $88,946
Debt: $21,000
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,127
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,982
Earnings 5yr: $86,745
Debt: $25,000
Construction Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,833
Earnings 5yr: $89,765
Debt: $24,053
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,318
Earnings 5yr: $72,569
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,404
Earnings 5yr: $70,920
Debt: $31,000
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,814
Earnings 5yr: $55,468
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,937
Earnings 5yr: $83,680
Debt: N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,478
Earnings 5yr: $74,867
Debt: $29,875
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,323
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,983
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$8,191
In-State Tuition$11,088
Out-of-State Tuition$21,912
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
25%
Pell Grants
31%
Take Loans
55%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$42,105
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$50,220
Completion Signals
52%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
76%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,159
Est. Monthly Payment
$164/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
41%
Men59%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
38%
Part-Time Share
18%
Avg Family Income
$60,077
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