Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY · Public · 8,246 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$55K
In-state tuition
$11K
Out-of-state tuition
$23K
Graduation rate
54%
Acceptance rate
68%
Median debt
$13K
Borrowing rate
34%
Earnings (all students)
$47K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | Suburb: Large |
| Region | Southeast |
| ZIP | 41099 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$20K
Federal aid / UG
$5K
Est. net price
$14K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1087 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 23.0 |
| First-year retention | 76% |
| SAT math (median) | 562 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 500 |
| Undergraduate composition | 75% White · 8% Black · 5% Hispanic · 2% Asian |
| Official website | www.nku.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
Compare with similar colleges in — KY
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | $14K | 72% | $13K | $64K |
| University of Louisville | $13K | 60% | $12K | $60K |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $11K | 51% | $12K | $51K |
| Western Kentucky University | $12K | 56% | $13K | $48K |
| Bluegrass Community and Technical College | $5K | — | $7K | $41K |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College | $5K | — | $6K | $42K |
| Murray State University | $10K | 60% | $14K | $48K |
| Morehead State University | $10K | 48% | $11K | $47K |
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