Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY, USA

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Key Admission Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Coed

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
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100
80%
Acceptance Rate
6,637
Students Applied
66%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
650
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
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No
ACT
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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Yes
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes
Transcript
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Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.December 1
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 21May 1
Other
Summer Transfer
May 1
Test Optional
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Yes
Application Fee
$40
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Rolling Admissions
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No

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
69%
Out-Of-State Students
28%
US States Represented
39
Countries Represented
60
84%
Submitting ACT
7%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
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36
Average SAT Composite: 1148
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1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
503
75th
620
Reading
25th
480
75th
590
3.40
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
15
Top 25%
38
Top 50%
75
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
202
$30k - $48k
149
$48k - $75k
137
$75k - $110k
161
$110k+
197

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-637-9948
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

What Students Are Saying

NKU is what you make of it. If you are a commuter student, then you have to work harder to create a fun (yet hard-working) semester. That's why I would recommend living on campus if possible, you're more connected to everything!
Olivia from Cincinnati, OH
Take a campus tour and APPLY EARLY! First year scholarships are the biggest, but the deadline for consideration is in mid-January. Many of the merit scholarships are renewable, so having them really adds up. Also, applying early gives you an earlier orientation date, and there's a much larger class selection that way!
Kelsey from Franklin, KY
If you are a prospective student, I suggest going to an open house. I also suggest that if you become enrolled, make sure to go to the fresh fusions, and also get involved on campus. It is the best way to find new friends and keep grades up.
Sarah from Highland Heights, KY
Dorm on campus and get involved for a better experience.
Beau from Cincinnati, OH
NKU is affordable and a great community to be part of. I would recommend this university to anyone who wants an affordable, yet quality education. There are a lot of activities available for all sorts of interests both on and off campus.
Candice from Dayton, KY
Don't be afraid to contact staff or faculty with questions. They will be glad to answer or direct you to someone who can.
Paige from MI
If you can, live on campus. The residential village is nice and has different types of dorms ( traditional, apartments...). Try to engage in different clubs and events that are held on campus. It is so easy to make friends for a lifetime.
Juliane from Highland Heights, KY
Apply early! Living at home can cut your costs in half.
Aaron from Dry Ridge, KY