Merit Scholarships Available: |
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| Achiever's Scholarship | - | Y | |||
| Commonwealth Excellence Scholarship | - | Y | |||
| Educational Diversity Housing Scholarship | - | Y | |||
| Educational Diversity Tuition Scholarship | $5,952 - $10,776 | Y | |||
| Kentucky Governor's Scholars Scholarship | $5,952 | Y | |||
| Music, Theatre Scholarship | - | Y | |||
| Northern Kentucky University Distinguished Scholars | - | Y | |||
| Part-time Student Award | - | Y | |||
| Presidential Scholarship | - | Y | Y | ||
| Art, Music, Theatre Scholarship | - | Y |
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Northern Kentucky University
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Northern Kentucky University Profile
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Nunn Drive
Highland Heights , KY 41099
(859) 572-5100
http://www.nku.edu
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- Setting
- Large suburb
- Enrollment
- 15,716
- Full time
- 10,699
- Part time
- 5,017
- Men full time
- 4,756
- Women full time
- 5,943
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?ÇÖs 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
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
- Calendar
- Semester
- Distance learning opportunities
- Yes
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Northern Kentucky University Admission Basics
- Admissions office phone number
- -
- Open admission policy
- No
- Undergraduate Application fee
- $40
- Applied
- 7,202
- Admitted
- 4,772
- Enrolled
- 2,294
- Admitted %
- 66%
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
- 87%
- SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
- 430
- SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
- 553
- SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
- 440
- SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
- 550
- Students submitting ACT
- 13%
- ACT Composite 25th percentile score
- 19
- ACT Composite 75th percentile score
- 24
Northern Kentucky University Diversity
- American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 0%
- Asian/Pacific Islander
- 1%
- Black/Non-Hispanic
- 6%
- Hispanic
- 1%
- White/Non-Hispanic
- 85%
- Non-Resident Alien
- 1%
- Race/ethnicity unknown
- 5%
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Northern Kentucky University Cost
- In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
- $7,128
- Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
- $13,896
- Books and Supplies
- $800
- On-campus room and board
- $6,976
- Off-campus room and board
- $9,674
Northern Kentucky University Financial Aid
- Students Receiving Aid
- 94%
- Receiving Federal Grants
- 35% , $5,059 on average
- Receiving Institutional Aid
- 37% , $3,365 on average
- Receiving Student Loans
- 60% , $5,616 on average
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Northern Kentucky University Programs & Majors
Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.
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Northern Kentucky University Deadlines
Regular Admissions
- Regular application deadline
- August 1
- Priority application deadline
- May 1
- Fall application deadline
- August 1
- SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
- August 1
- SAT Subject score report due
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- College will notify student by
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- Student must reply to acceptance by
- May 1
- Deadline for housing deposit
- May 1
Financial Aid
- Financial aid priority deadline
- March 1
- Financial aid deadline
- -
- College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
- May 30
- Student must reply to financial aid decision by
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Early Decision/Action
- Early decision deadline
- -
- College will notify student of early decision by
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- Early action deadline
- -
- College will notify student of early action by
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Transfer Students
- Transfer priority application deadline
- May 1
- Transfer priority financial aid deadline
- -
- Transfer application closing date
- August 1
- Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
- -
- College will notify student of transfer decision by
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- Application Link
- www.nku.edu/apply/index.php
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- Virtual Tour Link
- http://www.nku.edu/about/virtualtour.php
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Northern Kentucky UniversityNames and Abbreviations
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- Northern Kentucky University
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- Informal Name
- Northern Kentucky
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Olivia from Cincinnati, OH
The university may not be huge, but it has its groups of people just as well. I've met every type of student here, from sorority girls to eclectic theatre students. You have options of so many community things to get involved in, and the staff here… more read full review
The university may not be huge, but it has its groups of people just as well. I've met every type of student here, from sorority girls to eclectic theatre students. You have options of so many community things to get involved in, and the staff here is amazing! I've never met nicer people working for a college.....ever. read full review
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Donald from Aberdeen , OH
I was really both intimidated and impressed by the facility and staff that I met when I visited. All of the buildings are relatively new and the dorms are very inviting. I was mostly impressed by how friendly the staff members were when I visited… more read full review
I was really both intimidated and impressed by the facility and staff that I met when I visited. All of the buildings are relatively new and the dorms are very inviting. I was mostly impressed by how friendly the staff members were when I visited the music department during my entrance audition. read full review
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