Northern Kentucky University
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
8,065
Men / Women
41% / 59%
White
76%
Black
10%
Hispanic
5%
Mixed
4%
International
4%
Asian
2%
Native American
0%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Life & Natural Sciences
27%
Business & Economics
23%
Engineering, Computing & Math
8%
Arts
6%
Education
6%
Professional
3%
Financial
In-State Tuition & Fees
$11,088
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$21,912
Est. In-State Cost
$14,343
Est. Out-of-State Cost
$28,345
10-Year ROI
$203,000
ROI Percentile
83th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
76%
4-Year Graduation Rate
36%
6-Year Graduation Rate
52%
Transfer-Out Rate
0%
Weather
Comfortable Days
115 (84th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,543 (47th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
235 (29th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
85%
Yield (Unbound)
35%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
R3
Expenditure
| Humanities & Social Sciences | $1M | #278 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | $2M | #422 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | $0M | #449 |
Graduate Degrees
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 142 | #164 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | 99 | #218 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 0 | #264 |
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
78%
SAT Range
953
–
1,150
ACT Range
18
–
25
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | 579 | 29% / 71% | 1% | $50,432 | |
| Mathematics | 6 +1 | 67% / 33% | 17% | $75,703 | |
| Physics | 5 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | — | |
| Statistics | 2 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Biological Sciences | 74 — | 18% / 82% | 3% | $61,798 | |
| Chemistry | 10 +1 | 20% / 80% | 0% | $69,324 | |
| Environmental Science | 10 — | 30% / 70% | 0% | — | |
| Geology | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Neuroscience | 17 +1 | 29% / 71% | 0% | — | |
| Anthropology | 11 +2 | 27% / 73% | 0% | — | |
| Criminal Justice | 43 — | 42% / 58% | 0% | $56,591 | |
| English | 32 +1 | 12% / 88% | 0% | $38,880 | |
| French | |||||
| German | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| History | 26 +3 | 54% / 46% | 0% | $49,414 | |
| Integrative Studies | 56 — | 30% / 70% | 2% | $59,463 | |
| International Studies | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Japanese | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | — | |
| Legal Studies | 12 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Philosophy | 5 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | — | |
| Political Science | 14 — | 43% / 57% | 0% | $60,382 | |
| Psychological Science | 128 +6 | 16% / 84% | 0% | $46,555 | |
| Social Sciences | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Sociology | 10 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | $45,310 | |
| Spanish | 2 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Art | 37 — | 35% / 65% | 0% | $40,718 | |
| Music | 8 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $45,763 | |
| Theatre | 44 +2 | 34% / 66% | 0% | $33,387 | |
| Visual Communication Design | 12 — | 25% / 75% | 8% | $50,351 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Education | 123 | 7% / 93% | 0% | $50,974 | |
| Physical Education | 4 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $52,989 | |
| Early Childhood Education | 9 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $50,742 | |
| Elementary Education | 77 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $50,742 | |
| Middle Grade Education | 18 — | 6% / 94% | 0% | $50,742 | |
| Secondary Education | |||||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Special Education | 4 +6 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Music Education | 8 — | 38% / 62% | 0% | $52,989 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Health and Human Services | 458 | 13% / 87% | 0% | $84,974 | |
| Athletic Training | |||||
| Exercise Science | 44 — | 45% / 55% | 2% | — | |
| Health Science | 66 — | 6% / 94% | 0% | $82,271 | |
| Nursing | 239 — | 8% / 92% | 0% | $97,523 | |
| Radiation Therapy | 7 — | 43% / 57% | 0% | $63,569 | |
| Radiologic Science | 14 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $63,569 | |
| Respiratory Care | 40 — | 15% / 85% | 0% | $63,569 | |
| Human Services and Addictions | 8 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $51,945 | |
| Social Work | 40 — | 12% / 88% | 0% | $53,710 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Informatics | 312 | 67% / 33% | 7% | $76,013 | |
| Applied Software Engineering | 13 — | 77% / 23% | 38% | $95,324 | |
| Computer Science | 41 +2 | 93% / 7% | 17% | $95,324 | |
| Data Analytics | 5 +1 | 80% / 20% | 40% | — | |
| Data Science | 15 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | $72,377 | |
| Information Technology | 65 — | 91% / 9% | 0% | $95,324 | |
| Health Informatics | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Communication Studies | 56 +1 | 29% / 71% | 4% | $61,095 | |
| Electronic Media and Broadcasting | 39 — | 72% / 28% | 0% | $49,220 | |
| Journalism | 13 +2 | 38% / 62% | 15% | $49,220 | |
| Organizational Communication | 6 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $57,323 | |
| Public Relations | 14 — | 14% / 86% | 0% | $57,323 | |
| Media Informatics | 5 +2 | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Advanced Manufacturing and Design | 21 — | 76% / 24% | 14% | $93,109 | |
| Cybersecurity | 4 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | 9 — | 89% / 11% | 0% | — | |
| Engineering Technology | 2 +2 | 100% / 0% | 100% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haile College of Business | 459 | 56% / 44% | 3% | $75,167 | |
| Business | |||||
| Business Informatics | 20 — | 70% / 30% | 10% | $97,743 | |
| Economics | 15 +1 | 80% / 20% | 7% | — | |
| Management | 344 +27 | 55% / 45% | 3% | $70,100 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 57 — | 42% / 58% | 2% | $88,360 | |
| Geography | |||||
| Construction Management | 23 — | 78% / 22% | 0% | $98,643 |