Northern Kentucky University
Nunn DriveHighland Heights, KY 41099
(859) 572-5100
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 17262
Type: Public 4-year or above
Main Website: www.nku.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $8,856.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $20,526.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $28,998.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Writing | 420 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT English | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Writing |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 95% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 39% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,628.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 61% |
| Average state aid | $1,821.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 49% |
| Average institutional aid | $4,201.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 60% |
| Average student loan | $5,891.00 |
- Degrees
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (LESS THAN 1 ACADEMIC YEAR)
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 1 BUT LESS THAN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 2 BUT LESS THAN 4 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 1 BUT LESS THAN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- Majors
- Accounting
- Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
- Anthropology
- Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Broadcast Journalism
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Teacher Education
- Business/Commerce
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences, Other
- Computer Science
- Construction Management
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Education
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Finance
- Fine/Studio Arts
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science
- German Language and Literature
- Health Professions and Related Programs
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- History
- Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
- Human Resources Development
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
- International Relations and Affairs
- Journalism
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Law
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Information Systems
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Mathematics
- Medical Informatics
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Music
- Nursing Practice
- Organizational Behavior Studies
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Public/Applied History
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Statistics
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
- Technical Teacher Education
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
- Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
- Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Northern Kentucky University Scholarships
Chellgren Family Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Northern Kentucky University who are seeking a degree. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be U.S. citizens/permanent residents. Number of awards and award amount varies. Nonrenewable. more...
Barbara M. Collier Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for seniors attending Northern Kentucky University who are enrolled in the Department of Literature and Language. Number of awards and award amount varies. Nonrenewable. more...
Frank & Ruth Ball Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for Kentucky residents who are full-time juniors or seniors attending Northern Kentucky University and are majoring in Elementary Education. Number of awards and award amount varies. Nonrenewable. more...
C. Maxwell Dieffenbach Scholarship
Scholarship for part-time graduate students attending Northern Kentucky University who are enrolled in the Chase College of Law. Applicants must have financial need. Number of awards and award amount varies. Nonrenewable. more...
Kentucky Foster & Adopted Children Tuition Waiver
Scholarship for residents of Kentucky who are undergraduate students attending Northern Kentucky University who are in foster care or were in foster care before being adopted OR were in the custody of the Cabinet for Families and Children or the Department of Juvenile Justice. Applicants must complete the FAFSA. Number of awards and award amount varies. Renewable. more...
Kentucky Scholarships
Breckinridge Commemorative Endowment
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students attending Morehead State University who are descendants of alumni from Breckinridge Training School/University. Selection based on academic achievement (minimum 2.5 GPA) and potential. If no descendants apply then Rowan County, Kentucky residents are considered and then residents of Kentucky. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
A. David Nichols Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for graduate students attending Northern Kentucky University who are enrolled in the Chase College of Law. Applicants must have academic merit and financial need. Number of awards and award amount varies. Nonrenewable. more...
A.P. Knight Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for upperclassmen attending Murray State University who are on the school's baseball team. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and have financial need. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Guy & Nell Waldrop Disciples Leadership Scholarships
Scholarship for incoming undergraduate students enrolling at Transylvania University who are majoring in Religion or Church Vocation. Selection based on national/regional leadership in the church. Number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...
Harlen Hamm Scholarship
Scholarship for juniors or seniors attending Morehead State University who are majoring in Speech or Theatre. Applicant must have a minimum 2.75 GPA and financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Nonrenewable. Contact the Department of Communication and Theatre for more information. more...
Dan Ingle Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for residents of Henry County, Tennessee who are undergraduate students attending Murray State University and are majoring in Psychology. Applicants must have a minimum 2.75 GPA and have financial need. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Marie Holton Memorial Art Scholarship
Scholarship for sophomores, juniors, or seniors attending Murray State University who are majoring in Art. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in major and a 2.75 CGPA. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Fay & T. Sledd Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students attending Murray State University. Applicants must have financial need. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
E. Glenn & Helen F. Fulbright Music Scholarship
Scholarship for seniors attending Morehead State University who are majoring in Music Education. Selection based on academic achievement, talent, and potential. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Nonrenewable. Contact the Department of Music for more information. more...
Professor Noel Sullivan Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time graduate students attending Northern Kentucky University who are enrolled in the Chase College of Law. Applicants must have academic potential. Number of awards and award amount varies. Nonrenewable. more...