Northern Kentucky University is a public institution in Highland Heights, Kentucky, enrolling 15,979 students. It admits 80.3% of applicants. The average student pays $6,575 per year after financial aid, against a published cost of $17,112.

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 80.3%
Applicants: 6,637
Admitted: 5,329
SAT (middle 50%): 1020–1190
Yield: 31.7%

Cost and financial aid

Cost of attendance: $17,112
Average net price: $6,575
In-state tuition: $10,392
Out-of-state tuition: $20,448
Median debt at graduation: $14,250

Academics and campus

Total enrollment: 15,979
Student-faculty ratio: 17:1
Graduation rate: 48%
Freshman retention: 70%
US News rank: #299

After graduation

Median earnings (10 yr): $46,832
Median earnings (6 yr): $40,663
Loan repayment (3 yr): 69.9%

Source: IPEDS and Common Data Set filings. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available for Northern Kentucky University.

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