Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, NKU's acceptance rate is 86.01% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 27.58%. 2,463 men and 4,442 women applied to NKU and 2,114 men and 3,825 women students were accepted.
Among them, 703 men and 935 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at NKU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 6,905 | 2,463 | 4,442 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 5,939 | 2,114 | 3,825 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,638 | 703 | 935 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 86.01% | 85.83% | 86.11% | - | - |
| Yield | 27.58% | 33.25% | 24.44% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 138 students (8% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 1,259 students (77%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at NKU.
The median SAT score is 1,150 with 550 SAT EBRW and 600 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 600 and the 25th percentile is 510. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 690 and 25th percentile is 520 .
The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75th percentile score of 25 and 25th percentile score of 19 at NKU. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 22.
The SAT and ACT scores at Northern Kentucky University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,065, ACT: 21 - public doctoral / research university).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1030 | 1150 | 1290 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 510 | 550 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 600 | 690 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 20 | 25 |
| ACT English | 18 | 22 | 25 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,638 first-year students enrolled in NKU. The proportion of full-time students is 96.40% and part-time students is 3.60%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 42.92% and women students is 57.08%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at NKU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,638 | 703 | 935 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,579 | 676 | 903 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 59 | 27 | 32 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at NKU. The english proficiency test is not considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Northern Kentucky University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Considered, if submitted |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $40 for graduate schools of Northern Kentucky University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to NKU.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $40 |
| Admission Information | https://nku.edu/admissions.html |
| Online Application | https://nku.edu/admissions.html |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |