About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Tori Patrick
Welcome Center Coordinator
Welcome Center Coordinator
Address
Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Phone
(859) 572-1485
Email
tori.patrick@nku.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Student Union
Starbucks Cafe
Campus Recreation Center
BB&T Arena
Norse Tech Bar
Post Office, a full service PNC Bank Branch, Food Court (Including Steak & Shake and Sbarro)
Starbucks Cafe
Campus Recreation Center
BB&T Arena
Norse Tech Bar
Post Office, a full service PNC Bank Branch, Food Court (Including Steak & Shake and Sbarro)
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Crestview Hills Shopping Center
Newport on the Levy
Professional Athletic Teams (Bengals, Reds, FC Cincinnati, Cyclones)
Cincinnati Zoo
Kings Island
Museums: Cincinnati Art Museum; Cincinnati Museum Center (Local History/Natural History); Freedom Museum Newport on the Levy (Newport Aquairum); Theatre: Playhouse in the Park, Aronoff Center, Cincinnati Music Hall
Newport on the Levy
Professional Athletic Teams (Bengals, Reds, FC Cincinnati, Cyclones)
Cincinnati Zoo
Kings Island
Museums: Cincinnati Art Museum; Cincinnati Museum Center (Local History/Natural History); Freedom Museum Newport on the Levy (Newport Aquairum); Theatre: Playhouse in the Park, Aronoff Center, Cincinnati Music Hall
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday - Friday
8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(859) 572-1485
8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(859) 572-1485
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Varies
Times: 10:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Varies
Times: 10:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Available
Times
https://www.nku.edu/admissions/undergrad/visit/OpenHouseOptions.html
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Bikeshare, TANK, Uber, Lyft, various car rental services
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Cincinnati Municipal Lunken Airport
Driving Instructions to Campus
https://www.nku.edu/about/directions.html
Local Accommodations
see url for hotels, Airbnb
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 6,907
Acceptance Rate: 86%
Average HS GPA: 3.40
GPA Breakdown
8%
4.0
25%
3.75 - 3.99
22%
3.50 - 3.74
16%
3.25 - 3.49
12%
3.00 - 3.24
14%
2.50 - 2.99
3%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
510 - 600
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
520 - 690
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1043 - 1170
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 25
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Early Action — December 1
Regular — August 21
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
17:1
Total Faculty
1,133
with Terminal Degree
532
673
Women
460
Men
173
Minority
34
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
31%
Graduate in 5 years
46%
Graduate in 6 years
50%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Neuroscience.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Construction Management.
Management Information Systems, General.
Organizational Behavior Studies.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Broadcast Journalism.
Health Communication.
Journalism.
Public Relations/Image Management.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, Other.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other.
Information Science/Studies.
Information Technology.
Network and System Administration/Administrator.
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EDUCATION.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Special Education and Teaching.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician.
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ENGINEERING.
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Japanese Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Medical Informatics.
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist.
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Statistics, General.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Geography.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music, General.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral Other
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral Other
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Patricia L. Herbold
Former US Ambassador
Mary E. Zalla
Global President of Consumer Brands, Landor & Associates
Richard Boehne
CEO, E. W. Scripps Company
David Mack
Illustrator
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
31%
Graduate in 5 years
46%
Graduate in 6 years
50%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,712
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,980
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,405
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
58%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$21,014
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$8,707
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$9,912
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$19,872
Required Fees
$384
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$800
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$1,650
On-Campus Room and Board
$8,228
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
10,776
Foreign Countries Represented
44
Demographics
1.69%
Asian
7.02%
Black
4.55%
Hispanic
77.01%
Caucasian
1.62%
Unknown
4.63%
International
60% female
40% male
28% are out of state
69% are full time
31% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
17%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
49%
Campus Environment
Village
86/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Frat Sorority
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Cindy Knox
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
Student Self Report- In determining eligibility, the student is the most important source of information to gain an understanding of how one's impairment limits academic performance. A student's explanation of his/her disability is an important tool in the accessibility process and may sometimes, but not always, be sufficient for registration with the Disability Services office. Observation and Interaction- The interview process allows our disability professionals to validate student self-reports as we observe their language, performance and strategies during the intake session. Information from Third Parties- Documentation from external sources may consist of educational and/or medical records as well as assessments and reports from health care professionals, school psychologists, and other educational providers. The relevance and value of this documentation will be based on the credentials of the provider, level of detail in the report, the context in which it was written, and comprehensiveness of the narrative.Documentation Required for ADHD
Student Self Report- In determining eligibility, the student is the most important source of information to gain an understanding of how one's impairment limits academic performance. A student's explanation of his/her disability is an important tool in the accessibility process and may sometimes, but not always, be sufficient for registration with the Disability Services office. Observation and Interaction- The interview process allows our disability professionals to validate student self-reports as we observe their language, performance and strategies during the intake session. Information from Third Parties- Documentation from external sources may consist of educational and/or medical records as well as assessments and reports from health care professionals, school psychologists, and other educational providers. The relevance and value of this documentation will be based on the credentials of the provider, level of detail in the report, the context in which it was written, and comprehensiveness of the narrative.Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
250
Number of Honor Societies
Number of Social Sororities
Number of Religious Organizations
7% join a fraternity
7% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports (Northern Kentucky University)
9 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Northern Kentucky University)
10 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Xavier University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Cincinnati
Health
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Xavier University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Cincinnati
Sustainability
82/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Car Sharing Program
No
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
No
School Developed Bicycle Plan
No
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
State contracts with vendors such as Cisco, Dell, EMC and others.
