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Northern Kentucky University: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

Northern Kentucky University admits about 67.7% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 953–1150 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 17–23 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 67.7%
SAT range 953-1150
Net price $8,976
Graduation rate 54.4%

Northern Kentucky University At a Glance

LocationHighland Heights, Kentucky
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment8,246
Acceptance Rate67.7%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)473-590
SAT Range (Math)480-560
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)953-1150
Average SAT (Combined)1087
ACT Range18-25
Average Net Price$8,976/yr
Tuition (In-State)$11,496/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$22,752/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate54.4%
Full-Time Retention Rate75.5%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$55,024
Median Debt at Completion$20,750

How Northern Kentucky University Compares

Northern Kentucky University is more selective than about 67% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 8,246 students, it is larger than about 2% of the 265 schools in this list.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northern Kentucky University's acceptance rate?

Northern Kentucky University's acceptance rate is about 67.7%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for Northern Kentucky University?

Admitted students at Northern Kentucky University typically report a combined SAT score between 953 and 1150 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does Northern Kentucky University require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check Northern Kentucky University's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of Northern Kentucky University?

The average net price reported for Northern Kentucky University is $8,976 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also Northern Kentucky University's official site.