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Public4-Yearmedium campus
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
2.8Above Average
96%
Open Admissions
49%
Graduation
About Northern Kentucky University
Northern Kentucky University is a public four-year institution located in Highland Heights, Kentucky. With an enrollment of approximately 8,065 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 96%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 49%. Graduates earn a median salary of $50,220 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $7,168 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
96%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
49%
Enrollment
8,065
Total students
Median Earnings
$50,220
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$10,896
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,480
Per year
Average Net Price
$7,168
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
931–1150
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
19 – 25
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
931
Median
1092
75th
1150
4001600
SAT Math
25th
458
Median
562
75th
560
200800
ACT Composite
25th
19
Median
23
75th
25
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$21,480/yr
In-State Tuition$10,896/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$7,168/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Excellent4-Year Cost
$28,672
10-Year Earnings
$502,200
ROI Multiple
17.5×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Northern Kentucky University
Student Outcomes
49%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$50k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
8,065
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
