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Northern Kentucky University: Courses, Admission, Cost

NKU
Highlights 2025

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Year of establishment
1968
Also known as
NKU
University website
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No. of campus
2
Endowment value
USD 89 million
Scholarships granted
9542
Scholarship amount granted
USD 84 million
Application fees
USD 40
English proficiency test
Optional
Accepted exams
SAT/ACT accepted
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Total faculty
599
Faculty/Student ratio
17
Total criminal offences
52

NKU
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NKU
Admission process

  • Application fees :USD 40
  • Type of deadline :Depends on course
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NKU
Courses and Fees 2025

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
B.A.(18 courses)
INR 18 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 55 & Above
B.Sc.(14 courses)
INR 18 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 55 & Above
MS(9 courses)
INR 12 L - 32 L
Duration18-30 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, GRE: 300 & Above
B.E. / B.Tech(10 courses)
INR 18 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 55 & Above
BBA(11 courses)
INR 18 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 55 & Above
M.A.(9 courses)
INR 6 L - 24 L
Duration1 year-30 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, GRE
MBA/PGDM(4 courses)
INR 12 L - 15 L
Duration18 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, GMAT: 450 & Above
B.Ed(5 courses)
INR 18 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 55 & Above
B.J.M.C.(5 courses)
INR 18 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 55 & Above
LL.B.(2 courses)
INR 18 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 55 & Above
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INR 18.1 LC++#392 US News, 2025

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NKU
Student profile

Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success
UG Race

Others

87%

Black

6%

Hispanic

4%

Asian

1%

UG Student residence

In state

66%

Out of state

25%

Foreign

7%

UG Age distribution

24 and under

82%

25 and over

17%

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UG Number of Applicant

6905
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Overall Graduation Rate

0.5
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UG Enrollment

10776
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PG Enrollment

5025

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Answered 2 months ago

Some of the Northern Kentucky University popular courses are:

Courses1st Year Tuition Fees
MBA/PGDM (4 courses)
INR 12 L - 15 L
B.A. / B.Tech (10 courses)
INR 18 L
B.Sc. (14 courses)
INR 18 L
BSN (6 courses)
INR 12 L - 31 L
B.A. (18 courses)
INR 18 L
MIM (3 courses)
INR 12 L - 15 L
M.A. (9 courses)
INR 6 L - 24 L
BBA (11 courses)
INR 18 L
B.J.M.C. (5 courses)
INR 18 L
B.Ed (5 courses)
INR 18 L
B.A.2 (1 course)
INR 13 L
LL.B. (2 courses)
INR 18 L
BSN (1 course)
INR 18 L

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Kanishk Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The Northern Kentucky University has a main library which was established in 1975. The library is named after the first president of the university W. Frank Steely Library and contains more than 850,000 columnes and more than 18,000 bound periodicals and more than 1.5 million microforms. The Library

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Kanishk Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 months ago

On-campus housing rates for Northern Kentucky University vary as per the room type. For the Fall 2024 – Spring 2025, the prices can be checked from the table given below:

Room Type

Cost Per Semester

Double with Community Room, Quad

USD 3,285 (Around INR 2.8 L)

Double with semi-private bathroom

USD 3,865 (Around INR 3.2 L)

Single room, Junior double suite, New Residence Hall Double with semi-private bathroom

USD 4,290 (Around INR 3.5 L)

Studio Efficiency

USD 4,555 (Around INR 4 L)

Quint (available for Graduate students)

USD 2,300 (Around INR 2 L)

Winter break housing fee

USD 500 (Around INR 40k)

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Akanksha Malhotra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 months ago

Northern Kentucky University is a public university located in Kentucky, USA. To be precise, the university is situated in the quiet suburb of Highland Heights, Kentucky. As of Fall 2022, the total student enrolment at the university is 15,000+. Also, the university is accredited by the Southern Ass

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Akanksha Malhotra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 months ago

Northern Kentucky University is situated in Highlands Heights, KY. It is located approximately seven miles from Cincinnati, Ohio and 12 miles from the Northern Kentucky Greater Cincinnati Airport (CVG). The exact address of NKU is Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, Kentucky 41099.

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Location

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University CityHighland Heights, Kentucky, USA

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Campuses

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Address

Louie B. Nunn Drive Highland Heights, KY 41099

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NKU
Contact Information

Address

100 Nunn Drive, University Center 305, Highland Heights, KY 41099
Highland Heights ( Kentucky)

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