Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University is a public, four-year institution located in Highland Heights, Kentucky, within a large suburban area. The university enrolls 19,039 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 50.00 out of 100. Its completion rate is 48% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 78% (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers an extensive array of programs spanning healthcare, technology, and engineering disciplines. Healthcare programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at the associate and bachelor's levels, Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Medical Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiation Therapist, and Athletic Training/Trainer at both the associate and bachelor's levels. Technology and engineering offerings include Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, System/Networking and LAN/WAN Management, Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians, and Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. Additional programs include Health/Health Care Administration/Management at the bachelor's level.

Located in Highland Heights in the Cincinnati metropolitan area, Northern Kentucky University draws students from northern Kentucky and the broader tri-state region. Its wide program range supports workforce development across high-demand fields in the greater Cincinnati market.