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Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY·Public·~68% acceptance

Located in Highland Heights, KY, Northern Kentucky University is a public university. Admissions are accessible, with about 68% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $8,191 per year after financial aid. About 50% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $50,220 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$8,191/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $19,725
Aid cuts ~$11,534/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.38–3.88
SAT (middle 50%)953–1150
ACT (middle 50%)18–25
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
50%
graduation rate
76%
freshman retention
$42,105
median earnings, 6yr
$50,220
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Northern Kentucky University's acceptance rate?
Northern Kentucky University admits about 68% of applicants.
How much does Northern Kentucky University cost?
At Northern Kentucky University, the average net price after aid is about $8,191 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $19,725 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Northern Kentucky University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 953–1150 on the SAT and 18–25 on the ACT.
What are Northern Kentucky University's application deadlines?
Northern Kentucky University's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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