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Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University Norse
Northern Kentucky University Norse

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Northern Kentucky University

Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, Kentucky 41099
Map of Northern Kentucky University


Northern Kentucky University at a Glance

Northern Kentucky University is a large, primarily nonresidential public college located in the suburb of Highland Heights, Kentucky. Currently, there are roughly 17,858 students enrolled, 42% of which are male and 58% female. Athletically, Northern Kentucky University is an NCAA II school and is part of the Great Lakes Valley.

General Information

Student Count:17,858
Gender Ratio:42% Male, 58% Female
Academic Calendar:Semester
Degrees Offered:Bachelor's, Associate's and Master's
School Setting:Large four-year, primarily nonresidential
Academic Duration:Four or more years
City Setting: Suburb
School Type:Public State College
Religious Affiliation:Not applicable

Tuition & Fees

Yearly In-state Tuition:$6,792
Yearly Out-of-state Tuition:$12,792
Yearly Room:$3,845
Yearly Board:$2,610
In-state Cost (On Campus):$17,509
Out-of-state Cost (On Campus):$23,509

Contact Info

Financial Aid Website | Admissions Website
General Phone:(859) 572-5100
Athletic Phone:(859) 572-5193

Student Accommodations

Dorm Capacity:1,849 students
Meal Plan:Yes
Meals Provided each Week:Not Reported
On-campus Library:Yes
On-campus Hospital:No
On-campus Day Care:Yes

Northern Kentucky University Admissions & Academics

On average, Northern Kentucky University has around 6,887 yearly applicants.

Academics and Application

High School GPA:Recommended
SAT/ACT:Required
AP Credit:Accepted
Letters of Rec:Not required
Class Rank:Recommended
Transcript:Required
College Prep:Required
Life Experience:Accepted
Dual Credit:Accepted
TOEFL:Required
Competencies:N/A
Other Tests:N/A

Admissions & Test Scores

Total Applicants:6,887
Male Applicants:2,738
Female Applicants:4,149
% Male Applicants:40%
% Female Applicants:60%
Total Admitted:4,767
Admitted Males:1,917
Admitted Females:2,850
% Admitted Males:40%
% Admitted Females:60%

Applicant Test Score Statistics

SAT Scores Submitted:375
Percent Who Submit SAT:15%
ACT Scores Submitted:2,129
Percent Who Submit ACT:85%

SAT Scores

25th% Reading:420
25th% Math:430
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:N/A
75th% Reading:540
75th% Math:540
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:N/A

ACT Scores

25th% Reading:18
25th% Math:17
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:19
75th% Reading:24
75th% Math:24
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:24

Northern Kentucky University Athletics
"Home of the Norse"

General Norse Sports Info

Division:NCAA II
Conference:Great Lakes Valley
Team Colors:Gold, Black and White
Stadium Name:Not Available
Stadium Capacity:Not Available
Gym Name:The Bank of Kentucky Center
Gym Capacity:9,000

Norse Contact Info

Phone:(859) 572-5100
Athletic Phone:(859) 572-5193
Website:http://www.nku.edu
Athletic Website:http://www.nkunorse.com

Northern Kentucky University Campus & Student Body

Northern Kentucky University offers a total of 60 different majors and 3 degree award levels: Bachelor's, Associate's and Master's.

Student Body Info

Unknown:4.4%
Non-resident:1.2%
Multi-Ethnic:Unavailable
White:Unavailable
Pac. Islander:Unavailable
Asian:Unavailable
Afr. American:Unavailable
Hispanic:Unavailable
Nat. American:Unavailable

Campus Programs & Info

ROTC:   Army, Airforce
Distance Learning Program:Yes
Study Abroad Program:Yes
Career Counseling:Yes
Stud. Employment Services:Yes
Evening Classes:Yes
Weekend Classes:Yes
Remedial Services:Yes
Post-grad Placement:Yes

Offered Majors & Degrees

MajorBach.Mast.Assoc.Doct.
Biology & Biomedical SciencesYes
Business Management & MarketingYesYesYes
Communication & JournalismYesYes
Computer ScienceYesYes
EducationYesYes
Engineering TechnologiesYesYesYes
English & LiteratureYes
Foreign Languages & LinguisticsYes
Health ProfessionsYesYesYes
HistoryYes
Law Enforcement & Protective ServicesYesYes
Liberal ArtsYesYesYes
Mathematics & StatisticsYes
Natural ResourcesYes
Parks, Recreation & LeisureYes
PhilosophyYes
Physical ScienceYes
PsychologyYesYes
Public Administration & Social ServiceYesYes
Social ScienceYes
Transportation & Materials MovingYes
Visual & Performing ArtsYes


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