Northern Kentucky University

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• University Dr
  Highland Heights , KY 41099
  (859) 572-5100
  www.nku.edu Campus Virtual Tour

  Setting

  Large suburb

  Enrollment

  19,262

  Full time

  14,863

  Part time

  4,399

  Men full time

  6,305

  Women full time

  8,558

  Region Campus Street View

  Mission Statement

  The mission of Northern Kentucky University is to educate students to succeed in their chosen life roles; be informed, contributing members of their communities - regionally, nationally, and internationally; and pursue satisfying and fulfilling lives. The university will offer a comprehensive array of baccalaureate and master's programs as well as law and other selected doctoral programs that meet regional needs. The university supports multi-dimensional excellence across the full breadth of its work: teaching and learning, research and creative activity, and outreach and public engagement. Northern Kentucky University fosters a community that values openness, inclusion and respect. The university is committed to intellectual and creative freedom and to the open expression of ideas in ways that support scholarship and advance the learning process. The university embraces its regional stewardship role as reflected in its significant contribution to the intellectual, social, economic, cultural and civic vitality of the region and the commonwealth. Northern Kentucky University achieves its mission through outstanding faculty, state-of-the-art programs and community partnerships. The university prides itself on its learner focus, entrepreneurial spirit, global perspective, innovative programs, small classes, technology-enhanced academic programs, co-curricular learning opportunities, and emphasis on active learning, including student research, internships, co-op programs and service learning. Northern Kentucky University is the commonwealth’s only regional university located in a major metropolitan area. The university values its role as an integral part of the metropolitan region and recognizes the region as a powerful source of knowledge and experience that can strengthen, enhance and enrich every aspect of the university. Regional stewardship informs every dimension of the university's mission.

  Northern Kentucky University More Information

  Type of School

  Four or more years , Public

  Religious affiliation

  None

  Highest degree offered

  Masters and First-professional

  Calendar

  Semester

  Distance learning opportunities

  Yes

  Northern Kentucky University Diversity

  American Indian/Alaskan Native

  0%

  Asian/Pacific Islander

  1%

  Black/Non-Hispanic

  5%

  Hispanic

  1%

  White/Non-Hispanic

  87%

  Non-Resident Alien

  1%

  Race/ethnicity unknown

  5%

  Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

• Northern Kentucky University Admission Basics

  Admissions office phone number

  -

  Open admission policy

  No

  Undergraduate Application fee

  $40

  Applied

  5,535

  Admitted

  3,912

  Enrolled

  2,025

  Admitted %

  71%

  Northern Kentucky University Admission factors

  Admission test scores

  Required

  Secondary school GPA

  Recommended

  Secondary school rank

  Recommended

  Secondary school record

  Required

  TOEFL

  Required

  Completion of college preparatory program

  Required

  Recommendations

  Neither required nor recommended

  Formal demonstration of competencies

  Neither required nor recommended

  Northern Kentucky University Admission statistics

  Students submitting SAT

  15%

  SAT 1 Verbal 25^th percentile score

  440

  SAT 1 Verbal 75^th percentile score

  550

  SAT 1 Math 25^th percentile score

  448

  SAT 1 Math 75^th percentile score

  550

  Students submitting ACT

  85%

  ACT Composite 25^th percentile score

  19

  ACT Composite 75^th percentile score

  23

• Northern Kentucky University Cost

  In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $5,952

  Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $10,776

  Books and Supplies

  $800

  On-campus room and board

  $5,830

  Off-campus room and board

  $5,711

  Northern Kentucky University Financial Aid

  Students Receiving Aid

  88%

  Receiving Federal Grants

  24% , $3,216 on average

  Receiving Institutional Aid

  30% , $3,488 on average

  Receiving Student Loans

  43% , $3,263 on average

• Northern Kentucky University Programs & Majors

  Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

  Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Biology/Biological Sciences, General	0	34	0
  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Accounting	0	64	21
  Business Administration and Management, General	0	56	0
  Business/Commerce, General	15	48	92
  Business/Managerial Economics	0	14	0
  Construction Management	0	61	0
  Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies	0	1	0
  Finance, General	0	44	0
  Labor and Industrial Relations	0	3	0
  Management Information Systems, General	0	27	11
  Marketing/Marketing Management, General	0	76	0
  Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management	0	0	0
  Organizational Behavior Studies	0	81	0
  Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Broadcast Journalism	0	4	0
  Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric	0	0	5
  Journalism	0	19	0
  Public Relations/Image Management	0	51	0
  Radio and Television	0	39	0
  Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Computer and Information Sciences, General	0	12	0
  Computer Programming/Programmer, General	0	0	0
  Computer Science	0	0	7
  Information Technology	0	20	0
  Education	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Business Teacher Education	0	11	0
  Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services	0	0	12
  Education, General	0	0	52
  Educational Administration and Supervision, Other	0	0	27
  Elementary Education and Teaching	0	82	72
  Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching	0	53	15
  Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching	0	4	0
  Physical Education Teaching and Coaching	0	29	0
  Secondary Education and Teaching	0	0	46
  Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician	49	0	0
  Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	0	3	0
  Industrial Technology/Technician	0	12	0
  Manufacturing Technology/Technician	0	2	0
  English Language and Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  English Language and Literature, General	0	50	0
  Speech and Rhetorical Studies	0	31	0
  Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  French Language and Literature	0	4	0
  German Language and Literature	0	0	0
  Spanish Language and Literature	0	8	0
  Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Adult Health Nurse/Nursing	0	0	0
  Athletic Training/Trainer	0	6	0
  Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling	0	0	5
  Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner	0	0	0
  Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist	23	0	0
  Nursing/Registered Nurse	66	146	31
  Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician	8	18	0
  Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	9	0	0
  History	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  History, General	0	44	0
  Legal Professions and Studies	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Law	0	0	0
  Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	38	45	10
  Mathematics and Statistics	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Mathematics, General	0	27	0
  Natural Resources and Conservation	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Environmental Science	0	1	0
  Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Sport and Fitness Administration/Management	0	16	0
  Philosophy and Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Philosophy	0	11	0
  Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Chemistry, General	0	11	0
  Geology/Earth Science, General	0	8	0
  Physics, General	0	12	0
  Psychology	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Industrial and Organizational Psychology	0	0	24
  Psychology, General	0	67	0
  Public Administration and Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Public Administration	0	0	36
  Social Work	0	37	0
  Security and Protective Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Criminal Justice/Police Science	14	0	0
  Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	0	88	0
  Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Anthropology	0	15	0
  Geography	0	5	0
  International Relations and Affairs	0	14	0
  Political Science and Government, General	0	41	0
  Social Sciences, General	0	17	0
  Social Sciences, Other	0	2	0
  Sociology	0	15	0
  Transportation and Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Aviation/Airway Management and Operations	4	0	0
  Visual and Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Commercial and Advertising Art	0	13	0
  Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General	0	24	0
  Fine/Studio Arts, General	0	48	0
  Music, General	0	17	0

• Northern Kentucky University Deadlines

  Early decision deadline

  -

  Early action deadline

  -

  College will notify student of early decision by

  -

  College will notify student of early action by

  -

  Priority application deadline

  May 1st

  Financial aid priority deadline

  Mar 1st

  Regular application deadline

  Aug 1st

  Fall application deadline

  Aug 1st

  SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due

  Aug 1st

  SAT Subject score report due

  -

  Financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer priority application deadline

  May 1st

  Transfer priority financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer application closing date

  Aug 1st

  Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms

  -

  College will notify student by

  -

  College will notify student of transfer decision by

  -

  College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about

  May 30th

  Student must reply to acceptance by

  May 1st

  Student must reply to financial aid decision by

  -

  Deadline for housing deposit

  May 1st

• Northern Kentucky University Admin Settings

  College Profile Override

  -

  Application Link

  -

  Scholarship Calculator Link

  -

  Facebook Link

  -

  Twitter Username

  -

  Virtual Tour Link

  http://www.nku.edu/campuslife/virtualtour.php

  Enable Regional Events

  -

  Next Connect Link Url

  -

  Next Connect Link Text

  -

  Next Connect Description

  -

  Northern Kentucky University Sports

  National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership

  Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association

  Football program

  -

  Basketball program

  Yes

  Baseball program

  Yes

  Cross country/track program

  Yes

  Northern Kentucky University Military Programs

  ROTC

  Yes

  Army

  Yes

  Navy

  No

  Air Force

  Yes

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