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Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KYPublic4-YearAccredited
50 - Average

Graduation Rate

48%

IPEDS 2023

Retention Rate

78%

IPEDS 2023

Acceptance Rate

96%

IPEDS 2023

Total Enrollment

19,039

IPEDS 2023

Cost & Financial Aid

Avg Net Price

Not reported

College Scorecard

Receiving Aid

Not reported

College Scorecard

Avg Grant Aid

Not reported

College Scorecard

Student-Faculty Ratio

18:1

IPEDS 2023

About 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.

Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

Campus Setting

Suburb: Large

Calendar System

Semester

Contact Information

Dr. Cady Short-Thompson

cady@nku.edu

Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY 41099

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