Also known as
- NKU
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,765
64.1% Female
35.9% Male
Institution Overview
School Type
Public
Region
Southeast AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC SC TN VA WV
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
Suburb: Large
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
136
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
23
Doctoral Research
1
Doctoral Professional
2
Distance
26
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.33%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.48%
Asian
5.86%
Black or African American
1.99%
Hispanic or Latino
0.14%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
85.14%
White
0.80%
Two or more races
2.10%
Unknown
2.17%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$40
Admissions Office Web Address
www.nku.edu/admission/index.php
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$9,612
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$14,796
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
Yes
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
Yes
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
23
Master's (Distance)
7
Doctor's Degree Research
1
Doctor's Degree Professional
2
Doctor's Degree Professional (Distance)
1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
3
Post Master's Certificate
2
Post Master's Certificate (Distance)
1
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Accounting | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | Yes |
| American Literature (United States | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Business/Corporate Communications | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Business/Managerial Economics | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Creative Writing | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| English Language and Literature, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Exercise Physiology | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Finance, General | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Financial Planning and Services | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Geography | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Human Resources Development | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Law | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Management Information Systems, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Marketing Research | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Medical Informatics | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Nursing Practice | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | Yes |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Public/Applied History | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | Postbaccalaureate Cert. Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Technical Teacher Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Writing, General | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 583 | 583 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 583 | 583 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 285 | 285 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 106 | 106 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 192 | 192 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 188 | 188 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Without faculty status | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Research
Library and Student Academic Affairs and Other Education Services Occupations
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$9,612
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$14,796
Financial aid office web address
financialaid.nku.edu/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room & Board Charge
$8,768
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $9,612 | $14,796 |
| Full time Fees | $384 | $384 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $534 | $822 |
Tuition & Fees By Program
| Program | In-state Tuition | In-state Fees | Out-of-State Tuition | Out-of-State Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | $17,576 | $384 | $28,418 | $384 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,765
64.1% Female
35.9% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.33%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.48%
Asian
5.86%
Black or African American
1.99%
Hispanic or Latino
0.14%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
85.14%
White
0.80%
Two or more races
2.10%
Unknown
2.17%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 4 | 5 |
| Asian | 10 | 31 |
| Black Or African American | 60 | 102 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 17 | 38 |
| Non-resident Alien | 28 | 32 |
| White | 845 | 1,509 |
| Two Or More Races | 6 | 16 |
| Unknown | 23 | 35 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
528
30.5% Male
69.5% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
23
47.8% Male
52.2% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
148
56.1% Male
43.9% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
56
33.9% Male
66.1% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
20
15.0% Male
85.0% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | Yes |
| On-campus day care for student's children | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Phone
859-572-5100
Fax
Email
