Acceptance Rate
96%
Enrollment
8,065
Graduation Rate
48%
Student-Faculty Ratio
18:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$50,220
Retention Rate
78%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)916–1133
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)19–25
136
Test Policy: Test Sometimes Required
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$10,896
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,480
Avg Net Price
$7,168
Room & Board
$11,660
Total COA
$19,471
Median Debt
$23,000
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$1,813
$30,001–48,000
$3,022
$48,001–75,000
$6,638
$75,001–110,000
$11,227
$110,001+
$13,270
Pell Grant Rate: 24%
Federal Loan Rate: 31%
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Sticker Price$33,140
Estimated Net Price$7,168 (avg)
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Northern Kentucky University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
48%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$50,220
Retention Rate
78%
Median Debt
$23,000
Top Programs
Business & Marketing
21.8%
Health Professions
18.2%
Computer Science
8.7%
Education
7.1%
Visual & Performing Arts
5.4%
Communication
5.3%
Biology
5.2%
Psychology
4.5%
Public Administration & Social Services
3.3%
Engineering Technology
2.7%
Demographics
Men 41%Women 59%
White
76.1%
Black
7.4%
Hispanic
4.8%
Asian
1.8%
Two or More
3.5%
International
4.1%
Application Info
Deadlines
REA2026-07-28
App Fee (Domestic)$0
App Fee (International)$40
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.
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