Universities/KY/Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY · Public · 8,246 students

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$50k

Median earnings 10 years
after starting college

68%Acceptance Rate

52%Graduation Rate

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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)52.2%

Students who graduate within 6 years

Graduation Rate (4 years)36.4%

Students who graduate on time

First-Year Retention Rate75.5%

Students who return for sophomore year

First-Generation Students38.1%

Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1087

Average SAT Score

Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)

800 (min)1600 (max)

ACT Midpoint Score

Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing22.5%

Health Sciences19.1%

Computer Science7.4%

Biological Sciences6.8%

Psychology6.5%

Communications6.5%

Education6.2%

Humanities4.8%

Social Sciences2.8%

History1.3%

Mathematics0.4%

Faculty & Resources

$9k

Average Faculty Salary/Year

$10k

Instructional Spend per Student

$139M

Total Endowment

Northern Kentucky University — Academics

Northern Kentucky University has a graduation rate of 52.2%, reflecting the academic experience at this institution.

The first-year retention rate is 75.5%, meaning most students continue their studies after the first year.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1087, and the ACT midpoint is 23. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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