Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
Public
Acceptance Rate
67.7%
Average SAT
1087
Average ACT
23
Annual In-State Tuition
$11,088
Annual Out-of-State Tuition
$21,912
Student Body Size
8,246
First Year Retention Rate
75.5%
Graduation Rate
50.2%
Median Earnings Post-Graduation
$50,220
Campus Security Score
85
Climate
🌤️ 215
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.