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Key Admission Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
6,905
Students Applied
66%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
674
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
---|---|---|
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1 | |
Fall Regular Decision | August 20 | May 1 |
Other Summer Transfer | May 1 |
Test Optional
Yes
Application Fee
$40
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Rolling Admissions
No
Admitted Student Stats
US States Represented
39
Countries Represented
60
77%
Submitting ACT
8%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1148
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.40
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
What Students Are Saying
NKU is what you make of it. If you are a commuter student, then you have to work harder to create a fun (yet hard-working) semester. That's why I would recommend living on campus if possible, you're more connected to everything!
Olivia from Cincinnati, OH
Take a campus tour and APPLY EARLY! First year scholarships are the biggest, but the deadline for consideration is in mid-January. Many of the merit scholarships are renewable, so having them really adds up. Also, applying early gives you an earlier orientation date, and there's a much larger class selection that way!
Kelsey from Franklin, KY
If you are a prospective student, I suggest going to an open house. I also suggest that if you become enrolled, make sure to go to the fresh fusions, and also get involved on campus. It is the best way to find new friends and keep grades up.
Sarah from Highland Heights, KY
Dorm on campus and get involved for a better experience.
Beau from Cincinnati, OH
NKU is affordable and a great community to be part of. I would recommend this university to anyone who wants an affordable, yet quality education. There are a lot of activities available for all sorts of interests both on and off campus.
Candice from Dayton, KY
Don't be afraid to contact staff or faculty with questions. They will be glad to answer or direct you to someone who can.
Paige from MI
If you can, live on campus. The residential village is nice and has different types of dorms ( traditional, apartments...). Try to engage in different clubs and events that are held on campus. It is so easy to make friends for a lifetime.
Juliane from Highland Heights, KY
Apply early! Living at home can cut your costs in half.
Aaron from Dry Ridge, KY