Northern Kentucky University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Good

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Northern Kentucky University is a large four-year, public school with 15,805 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1968 and is the only college located in Highland Heights, Kentucky.

Academic Offerings

Northern Kentucky University will give you the opportunity to obtain an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
100
Northern Kentucky University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 100 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Business, Management, Education, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Northern Kentucky University is fair at 77% (above Kentucky average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
77%
Good
The graduation rate at Northern Kentucky University is below average: 51%.

Student to faculty ratio at Northern Kentucky University is decent - 17:1. Find out more information regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are high - $20,500 annually. The additional fees at Northern Kentucky University beyond tuition are around $400; this comes to a total of $20,900 annually.

Read the details about Northern Kentucky University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
86%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 6,905 applications were submitted and 5,939 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

The college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Northern Kentucky University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,800
Medium
Northern Kentucky University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Northern Kentucky University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Northern Kentucky University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 2,100 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low -- about $3,800 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Northern Kentucky University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Northern Kentucky University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Northern Kentucky University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Northern Kentucky University
Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, Kentucky
41099, USA
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