Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY · Public University · 15,347 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 67.7%
Applications: 6,058
Enrolled: 1,510
Yield Rate: 36.8%
SAT Average: 1040
ACT Midpoint: 21

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition: $11,088
Out-of-State Tuition: $21,912
Average Net Price: $9,211

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k: $1,813
Family Income $30k–$48k: $3,022
Family Income $48k–$75k: $6,638
Family Income $75k–$110k: $11,227
Family Income Over $110k: $13,270

Financial Aid

% Receiving Pell Grants: 24.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate: 36.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate: 54.0%
First-Year Retention Rate: 78.0%

Academics

STEM Graduates: 9.2%
Major Concentration: Specialized
Annual Degree Completions: 3,924

Top Fields of Study

Business & Management: 436 graduates/year
Health Professions: 368 graduates/year
Computer & Information Sciences: 168 graduates/year
Education: 144 graduates/year
Visual & Performing Arts: 110 graduates/year
Communication & Media: 108 graduates/year

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score: 5.47
Application Trend: Stable demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR): -3.0% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile: 73th percentile
Years of Data: 11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 5.5 standard deviations more competitive than its historical average.