Northern Kentucky University Admission
Application Fee
$40
Graduate Application Fee
$40
Acceptance Rate
96.03%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
21.02%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,638
SAT Scores
1,025
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 6,905 students have applied and 5,939 students have allowed to admit to Northern Kentucky University (Acceptance rate: 86.01%). NKU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 27.58 % where 1,638 students have finally enrolled out of 5,939 admitted students.
NKU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Bellarmine University and University of the Cumberlands, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 85.03%).
NKU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 24.79%).
How to Apply to Northern Kentucky University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply NKU. NKU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://nku.edu/admissions.html |
|---|---|
| Financial Aid | inside.nku.edu/financialaid.html |
| Net Price Calculator | https://nku.studentaidcalculator.com/welcome.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | veterans.nku.edu/resources.html |
| Athletic | inside.nku.edu/ir/RightToKnow.html |
| Disability Service | inside.nku.edu/osa.html |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at NKU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University is 1,025 and the average ACT score is 22. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Northern Kentucky University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,048). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Kentucky University | 1,025 | 22 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,048 | 21 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky | 1,112 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Northern Kentucky University, 138 students submitted SAT scores (8% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,025 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 510 | 550 | 600 |
| Mathematics | 520 | 600 | 690 |
| Total | 1,030 | 1,150 | 1,290 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Northern Kentucky University, 1,259 students submitted ACT scores (77% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 22 | 25 |
| English | 18 | 22 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 20 | 25 |
NKU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Northern Kentucky University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and Work experience.
2 items are Considered if submitted - Admission test scores, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Required |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |