Northern Kentucky University
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Kentucky residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 8,246 students.
About This School
Northern Kentucky University is a public institution located in Highland Heights, Kentucky with approximately 8,246 undergraduate students enrolled. Northern Kentucky University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 68%. The average net price after financial aid is $8,191 per year. The graduation rate is 52%, and the typical graduate earns $41,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Northern Kentucky University is a public university in Highland Heights, Kentucky, United States. Established in 1968, it is the youngest of Kentucky's eight public universities. The university has seven constituent colleges in arts and science, business, education, informatics, health, and the Salmon P. Chase College of Law.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $7,168 average net price is genuinely affordable, and the $15,159 median debt at graduation is quite manageable, but a 48% graduation rate is a real concern — nearly half of students who start here don't finish. This is worth considering if you're cost-conscious and drawn to specific programs in business, health, or law (via the Salmon P. Chase College of Law), but go in with a clear plan and strong support system, because the retention and completion data suggest many students struggle to make it through.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 17% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (8,246 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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