Resources › For Students and Parents Northern Kentucky University Admissions ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid, Tuition, Graduation Rate & More Share Flipboard Email Print Northern Kentucky University. Samvscat / Wikimedia Commons For Students and Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Extracurricular Activities Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More By Allen Grove College Admissions Expert Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. our editorial process Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter Allen Grove Updated October 25, 2017 Northern Kentucky University Admissions Overview: Northern Kentucky is an accessible school--in 2016, the acceptance rate was 92%. Those with good grades and test scores are likely to get into the school. Along with an application, interested students will need to submit scores from the SAT or ACT and official high school transcripts. Admissions Data (2016): Northern Kentucky Acceptance Rate: 91%Test Scores -- 25th / 75th PercentileSAT Critical Reading: 440 / 590SAT Math: 440 / 570SAT Writing: - / -What these SAT numbers meanAtlantic Sun Conference SAT comparisonACT Composite: 20 / 26ACT English: 20 / 28ACT Math: 19 / 26What these ACT numbers meanAtlantic Sun Conference ACT comparison Northern Kentucky University Description: Though a fast-growing public university, Northern Kentucky University takes pride in having the type of intimate feel a student is more likely to encounter at a private institution. Located in the quiet suburb of Highland Heights, the metropolitan center of Cincinnati is just seven miles away. NKU values a personal, hands-on education in which professors know their students' names, an effort that is supported by a student / faculty ratio of 17 to 1. No graduate assistants teach any courses. The university's emphasis on quality teaching helps the school push towards its goal of molding its students into the leaders of tomorrow. On the student life front, NKU has over 200 clubs and organizations. Formerly part of the NCCA Division II, after winning 22 regional titles, NKU has advanced into Division I, and now the Norse compete in the Horizon League. Enrollment (2016): Total Enrollment: 14,542 (12,380 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 43% Male / 57% Female74% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $9,384 (in-state); $18,384 (out-of-state)Books: $800 (why so much?)Room and Board: $9,526Other Expenses: $2,500Total Cost: $22,210 (in-state); $31,210 (out-of-state) Northern Kentucky University Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 96%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 87%Loans: 58%Average Amount of AidGrants: $7,913Loans: $5,461 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Business Management, Communications, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, Nursing, Organizational Leadership, Psychology Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 72%4-Year Graduation Rate: 15%6-Year Graduation Rate: 38% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Golf, Track and FieldWomen's Sports: Volleyball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Basketball, Cross Country Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like Northern Kentucky University, You May Also Like These Schools: University of Louisville: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphGeorgetown College: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphBellarmine University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphMurray State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphBowling Green State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphOhio State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of Dayton: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphKent State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphTransylvania University: Profile University of Cincinnati: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Grove, Allen. "Northern Kentucky University Admissions." ThoughtCo, Oct. 29, 2020, thoughtco.com/northern-kentucky-university-admissions-787842. Grove, Allen. (2020, October 29). Northern Kentucky University Admissions. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/northern-kentucky-university-admissions-787842 Grove, Allen. "Northern Kentucky University Admissions." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/northern-kentucky-university-admissions-787842 (accessed January 25, 2021). copy citation