About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Tori Patrick
Welcome Center Coordinator
Welcome Center Coordinator
Address
Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Phone
(859) 572-1485
Email
tori.patrick@nku.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Student Union
Starbucks Cafe
Campus Recreation Center
BB&T Arena
Norse Tech Bar
Post Office, a full service U.S. Bank Branch, Food Court (Including Steak & Shake)
Starbucks Cafe
Campus Recreation Center
BB&T Arena
Norse Tech Bar
Post Office, a full service U.S. Bank Branch, Food Court (Including Steak & Shake)
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Crestview Hills Shopping Center
Newport on the Levy
Professional Athletic Teams (Bengals, Reds, FC Cincinnati, Cyclones)
Cincinnati Zoo
Kings Island
Museums: Cincinnati Art Museum; Cincinnati Museum Center (Local History/Natural History); Freedom Museum Newport on the Levy (Newport Aquairum); Theatre: Playhouse in the Park, Aronoff Center, Cincinnati Music Hall
Newport on the Levy
Professional Athletic Teams (Bengals, Reds, FC Cincinnati, Cyclones)
Cincinnati Zoo
Kings Island
Museums: Cincinnati Art Museum; Cincinnati Museum Center (Local History/Natural History); Freedom Museum Newport on the Levy (Newport Aquairum); Theatre: Playhouse in the Park, Aronoff Center, Cincinnati Music Hall
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday - Friday
8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(859) 572-1485
8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(859) 572-1485
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Varies
Times: 10:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Varies
Times: 10:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
N/A
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
visitnku@nku.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Bikeshare, TANK, Zipcar, Uber, Lyft, various car rental services
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Cincinnati Municipal Lunken Airport
Driving Instructions to Campus
Traveling from Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
From US 50, take I-471 South into Kentucky
Follow I-471 to US 27 towards Alexandria (do not take the Ft. Thomas/US 27 exit)
I-471 ends at US 27 continue straight on US 27 South
Continue straight through the first light and turn right at the next traffic light onto Nunn Drive.
Local Accommodations
see url for hotels, Airbnb
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 5,995
Acceptance Rate: 89%
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
510 - 610
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 620
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 26
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Regular — August 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
Get a personalized plan for a competitive application from an admissions expert.
Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
19:1
Total Faculty
1,003
with Terminal Degree
523
553
Women
450
Men
99
Minority
17
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
26%
Graduate in 5 years
45%
Graduate in 6 years
52%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Neuroscience.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
Business/Corporate Communications.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Construction Management.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
Human Resources Development.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Organizational Behavior Studies.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Broadcast Journalism.
Health Communication.
Journalism.
Public Relations/Image Management.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.
Computer and Information Sciences, Other.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Information Science/Studies.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other.
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Medical Informatics.
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist.
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Statistics, General.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Geography.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Commercial and Advertising Art.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music, General.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral Other
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral Other
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Tricia Macke
Anchor, WXIX News
Dustan E. McCoy
CEO, Brunswick Corp.
David Mendell
Author of Obama biography, former Chicago Tribune Reporter
John Will Stacy
Kentucky Legislator
Richard Boehne
CEO, E. W. Scripps Company
Sheree Paolello
Anchor, WLWT News
David Mack
Illustrator
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
26%
Graduate in 5 years
45%
Graduate in 6 years
52%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,505
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,099
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,311
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
65%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$26,502
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$7,566
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$9,648
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$19,296
Required Fees
$384
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$800
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$1,650
On-Campus Room and Board
$10,022
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
11,933
Foreign Countries Represented
61
Demographics
1.17%
Asian
7.45%
Black
3.33%
Hispanic
81.12%
Caucasian
2.91%
International
58% female
42% male
30% are out of state
72% are full time
28% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
14%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
31%
Campus Environment
Village
86/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Frat Sorority
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Cindy Knox
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
Student Self Report- In determining eligibility, the student is the most important source of information to gain an understanding of how one's impairment limits academic performance. A student's explanation of his/her disability is an important tool in the accessibility process and may sometimes, but not always, be sufficient for registration with the Disability Services office. Observation and Interaction- The interview process allows our disability professionals to validate student self-reports as we observe their language, performance and strategies during the intake session. Information from Third Parties- Documentation from external sources may consist of educational and/or medical records as well as assessments and reports from health care professionals, school psychologists, and other educational providers. The relevance and value of this documentation will be based on the credentials of the provider, level of detail in the report, the context in which it was written, and comprehensiveness of the narrative. For further instructions on documentation requirements, the following documents can be used to help guide you through the process:Documentation Required for ADHD
Student Self Report- In determining eligibility, the student is the most important source of information to gain an understanding of how one's impairment limits academic performance. A student's explanation of his/her disability is an important tool in the accessibility process and may sometimes, but not always, be sufficient for registration with the Disability Services office. Observation and Interaction- The interview process allows our disability professionals to validate student self-reports as we observe their language, performance and strategies during the intake session. Information from Third Parties- Documentation from external sources may consist of educational and/or medical records as well as assessments and reports from health care professionals, school psychologists, and other educational providers. The relevance and value of this documentation will be based on the credentials of the provider, level of detail in the report, the context in which it was written, and comprehensiveness of the narrative. For further instructions on documentation requirements, the following documents can be used to help guide you through the process:Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
245
Number of Honor Societies
16
Number of Social Sororities
9
Number of Religious Organizations
18
9% join a fraternity
12% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports (Northern Kentucky University)
9 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Northern Kentucky University)
10 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Xavier University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Cincinnati
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Xavier University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Cincinnati
Sustainability
69/99
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
