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Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY, USA

✓ SEVP Certified
Suburban campus
Financial aid available
68%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026
8,246
Students
Verified May 2026
19:1
Student-faculty ratio
Verified May 2026
50%
Graduation rate
Verified May 2026

About NKU

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Location

Highland Heights, KY, USA

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
No
CPT Available
No
STEM Designated
No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
67.7%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$21,912/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
8,246
Campus Setting
Suburban
Student/faculty ratio
19:1

Admissions

SAT (average)
1087
SAT EBRW (25th-75th)
473 - 590
SAT Math (25th-75th)
480 - 560
ACT (midpoint)
23
ACT (25th-75th)
18 - 25

Outcomes

Freshman retention
76%
Graduation rate (6yr)
50%
Median earnings (10yr)
$50,220

Profile

Classification
Doctoral / Research University
Endowment
$139M
Avg net price (after aid)
$8,191/yr

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