Northern Kentucky University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,512

2.98% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$8,151

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

96%

6,417 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

14,961

56% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

49.5%

964 Graduates

About

Northern Kentucky University is a higher education institution located in Campbell County, KY. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Northern Kentucky University were Registered Nursing (662 degrees awarded), General Business (353 degrees), and Social Work (90 degrees).

In 2023, 3,885 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northern Kentucky University. 66.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,053 degrees), 8.53 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (358 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northern Kentucky University is $10,512, which is $−14,063 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Northern Kentucky University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3,178 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Northern Kentucky University is $10,512, which is $14,063 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,151.

In 2023, 85% of undergraduate students attending Northern Kentucky University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,512

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Northern Kentucky University was $10,512. The cost of tuition at Northern Kentucky University is $−14,063 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northern Kentucky University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,151

2023 Value

12.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Northern Kentucky University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,151. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Northern Kentucky University grew by 12.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northern Kentucky University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,248

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northern Kentucky University was of $11,248 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.8% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northern Kentucky University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Northern Kentucky University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 3.41% with respect to 2022, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northern Kentucky University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Northern Kentucky University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3178 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Northern Kentucky University received 6,417 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 7.07% annual growth. Out of those 6,417 applicants, 6,162 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96% acceptance rate.

There were 14,961 students enrolled at Northern Kentucky University in 2023. 5% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Northern Kentucky University has an overall enrollment yield of 21%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

6,162

Accepted Out of 6,417

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Northern Kentucky University was 96% (6,162 admissions from 6,417 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 86%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 7.07%, while admissions grew by 3.75%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Northern Kentucky University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

5% of enrolled first-time students at Northern Kentucky University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Northern Kentucky University had a total enrollment of 14,961 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Northern Kentucky University is 8,372 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,589. This means that 56% of students enrolled at Northern Kentucky University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northern Kentucky University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.6% White, 9.1% Black or African American, 4.25% Hispanic or Latino, 3.12% Two or More Races, 2.25% Asian, 0.134% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0668% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northern Kentucky University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.2%), followed by White Male (31.1%) and Black or African American Female (4.42%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.1%), followed by White Male (22.7%) and Black or African American Female (8.02%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

56%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northern Kentucky University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 14,961 students. The full-time enrollment at Northern Kentucky University is 8,372 and the part-time enrollment is 6,589. This means that 56% of students enrolled at Northern Kentucky University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northern Kentucky University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northern Kentucky University was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Northern Kentucky University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northern Kentucky University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
11,314 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,361 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
636 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northern Kentucky University is 75.6% White, 9.1% Black or African American, 4.25% Hispanic or Latino, 3.12% Two or More Races, 2.25% Asian, 0.134% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0668% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 335 students (2.24%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,299 more women than men received degrees from Northern Kentucky University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northern Kentucky University is white (3,053 degrees awarded). There were 8.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (358 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Northern Kentucky University is Registered Nursing (662 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (353 degrees) and Social Work (90 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northern Kentucky University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are History (64 degrees awarded), Legal (123 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (177 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northern Kentucky University are Registered nurses (1,488,017 people), Other managers (266,938 people), Social workers, all other (188,619 people), Medical & health services managers (188,336 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (184,640 people).

The most specialized majors at Northern Kentucky University in 2023 are History (64 degrees awarded), Legal (123 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (177 degrees), Health (1,319 degrees), and Communications (118 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northern Kentucky University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Northern Kentucky University are History (64 degrees awarded), Legal (123 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (177 degrees), Health (1,319 degrees), and Communications (118 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northern Kentucky University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,596,596 people), Elementary & secondary schools (638,370 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (363,438 people), Outpatient care centers (305,776 people), and Offices of physicians (229,191 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northern Kentucky University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
341 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
231 degrees awarded
General Psychology
92 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Northern Kentucky University was General Business Administration & Management with 341 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Northern Kentucky University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,293

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,592

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,293 degrees were awarded to men at Northern Kentucky University, which is 0.499 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,592).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northern Kentucky University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 191 degrees were awarded to men at Northern Kentucky University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.27 times more than the 150 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 771 degrees were awarded to men at Northern Kentucky University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.32 times more than the 122 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 31% of students graduating from Northern Kentucky University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Northern Kentucky University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.519% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,053 degrees awarded
Black or African American
358 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
133 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northern Kentucky University is white (3,053 degrees awarded). There were 8.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (358 degrees).

1.11% of degree recipients (43 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
2,047 degrees awarded
White Male
1,006 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
265 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northern Kentucky University is white female (2,047 degrees awarded). There were 2.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,006 degrees).

Operations

Northern Kentucky University has an endowment valued at nearly $126M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.78M (4.57%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Northern Kentucky University had a total salary expenditure of 279M. Northern Kentucky University employs 212 Lecturers, 129 Professors and 123 Associate professors. Most academics at Northern Kentucky University are Female Lecturer (132), Male Lecturer (80), and Male Professor (73).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northern Kentucky University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 171 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 157 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 123 employees.

Endowment

$126M

2023 Endowment

5.52%

growth from 2022

Northern Kentucky University has an endowment valued at about $126M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Northern Kentucky University grew 5.52% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $76.7M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Northern Kentucky University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$4.6M - Federal
$3.78M - State
$26k - Local

As of 2023, Northern Kentucky University received $4.6M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.78M from state grants and contracts, and $26k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$118M

2023 Salaries

8.66%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Northern Kentucky University paid a median of $118M in salaries, which represents 42.3% of their overall expenditure ($279M) and a 8.66% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.73% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.559% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$44.1M

Instructional Salaries

532

Number of Employees

In 2023, Northern Kentucky University paid a total of $44.1M to 532 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

212 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

171 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northern Kentucky University were Lecturer with 212 employees, Professor with 129 employees, and Associate professor with 123 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northern Kentucky University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 171 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 157 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 123 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Lecturer
Male Lecturer
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northern Kentucky University was Female Lecturer with 132 employees, Male Lecturer with 80 employees, and Male Professor with 73 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Northern Kentucky University.

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