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Northern Kentucky University (NKU)
- University Dr
- Highland Heights, KY 41099
- OPEID College Code: 00927500
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- General Phone: (859) 572-5100
- President: James C. Votruba
- Website: www.nku.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 14,785
- College Alias: NKU
- College Mascot: Norse
Note: Former Name Was Norsemen 
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- The mission of Northern Kentucky University is to educate students to succeed in their chosen life roles; be informed, contributing members of their communities - regionally, nationally, and internationally; and pursue satisfying and fulfilling lives. The university will offer a comprehensive array of baccalaureate and master's programs as well as law and other selected doctoral programs that meet regional needs.
The university supports multi-dimensional excellence across the full breadth of its work: teaching and learning, research and creative activity, and outreach and public engagement. Northern Kentucky University fosters a community that values openness, inclusion and respect. The university is committed to intellectual and creative freedom and to the open expression of ideas in ways that support scholarship and advance the learning process. The university embraces its regional stewardship role as reflected in its significant contribution to the intellectual, social, economic, cultural and civic vitality of the region and the commonwealth.
Northern Kentucky University achieves its mission through outstanding faculty, state-of-the-art programs and community partnerships. The university prides itself on its learner focus, entrepreneurial spirit, global perspective, innovative programs, small classes, technology-enhanced academic programs, co-curricular learning opportunities, and emphasis on active learning, including student research, internships, co-op programs and service learning.
Northern Kentucky University is the commonwealth's only regional university located in a major metropolitan area. The university values its role as an integral part of the metropolitan region and recognizes the region as a powerful source of knowledge and experience that can strengthen, enhance and enrich every aspect of the university. Regional stewardship informs every dimension of the university's mission.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - NKU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,210 | 3,325 | 5,535 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,620 (73%) | 2,292 (69%) | 3,912 (71%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 900 (56%) | 1,125 (49%) | 2,025 (52%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 296 | 15% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,691 | 85% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 550 |
| SAT ® Math | 448 | 550 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 23 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 88%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 43% | 24% | 64% | 30% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,263 | $3,216 | $1,636 | $3,488 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.1% | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Number in Default | 125 | 101 | 113 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,045 | 2,752 | 2,293 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,952 | $5,448 | $4,968 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $10,776 | $10,200 | $9,696 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,830 | $5,548 | $5,358 |
| Other Expenses | $2,749 | $2,474 | $2,413 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,711 | $5,671 | $5,529 |
| Other Expenses | $4,864 | $4,631 | $4,524 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,749 | $4,631 | $2,413 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,331 | $14,270 | $13,539 |
| Out of State | $20,155 | $19,022 | $18,267 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,327 | $16,550 | $15,821 |
| Out of State | $22,151 | $21,302 | $20,549 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,501 | $8,722 | $8,181 |
| Out of State | $14,325 | $13,474 | $12,909 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Law School | $12,168 | $26,544 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 14,785 Undergraduate: 12,703 Graduate: 1,538 Professional: 544
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 6,141 Female: 8,644
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 5,366 Female: 7,337
- Graduate Gender Male: 471 Female: 1,067
- Professional Gender Male: 304 Female: 240
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 9,839 Part-Time: 4,946
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 9,336 Part-Time: 3,367
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 186 Part-Time: 1,352
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 317 Part-Time: 227
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 186 | 1% |
| American Indian | 33 | 0.2% |
| Black | 732 | 5% |
| Asian | 172 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 165 | 1% |
| White | 12,839 | 87% |
| Unknown | 658 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 307 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,038 | 21% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,054 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,229 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,313 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 989 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 659 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 857 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 310 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 29 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,379 | 1,480 | 899 |
| Faculty Status | 728 | 576 | 152 |
| Tenured Faculty | 256 | 253 | 3 |
| Graduate Assistants | 45 | - | 45 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,238 | 605 | 633 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,234 | 601 | 633 |
| Primarily Public Service | 4 | 4 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 95 | 93 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 534 | 412 | 122 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 512 | 370 | 142 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 293 | 167 | 126 |
| Skilled Crafts | 83 | 80 | 3 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 105 | 100 | 5 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,387 (506) | $66,404 (264) | $55,914 (242) |
| Professor | $89,064 (81) | $92,679 (55) | $81,418 (26) |
| Associate Professor | $70,215 (112) | $73,751 (69) | $64,542 (43) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,900 (152) | $59,754 (73) | $60,035 (79) |
| Instructor | $46,035 (11) | $42,512 (4) | $48,048 (7) |
| Lecturer | $42,826 (148) | $44,643 (63) | $41,479 (85) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $74,072 (91) | $83,003 (39) | $67,373 (52) |
| Professor | $112,826 (24) | $114,421 (15) | $110,167 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $87,837 (15) | $83,877 (5) | $89,818 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $68,363 (6) | $95,346 (1) | $62,966 (5) |
| Instructor | $66,404 (3) | $66,404 (3) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $50,695 (40) | $55,777 (14) | $47,958 (26) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,268 (597) | $66,599 (303) | $55,775 (294) |
| Professor | $89,807 (105) | $92,880 (70) | $83,661 (35) |
| Associate Professor | $70,411 (127) | $73,405 (74) | $66,230 (53) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,749 (158) | $60,001 (74) | $59,528 (84) |
| Instructor | $47,813 (14) | $47,577 (7) | $48,048 (7) |
| Lecturer | $42,539 (188) | $44,824 (77) | $40,955 (111) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,254,786 | $579,629 | $675,157 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 46% | 54% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 251 | 131 | 120 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 200 | 107 | 93 |
| Baseball | 36 | 36 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| Golf | 19 | 11 | 8 |
| Soccer | 47 | 24 | 23 |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Tennis | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 31 | 12 | 19 |
| Cross Country | 24 | 14 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $35,164 | $38,970 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $15,371 | $9,142 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 42 | 22 | 20 |
| Baseball | 6 | 6 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 5 | - |
| Basketball | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 69%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 44%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 33% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 31% |
| Female | 34% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 18% |
| American Indian | 40% |
| Black | 21% |
| Asian | 33% |
| Hispanic | 43% |
| White | 34% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 8% |
| 5 Years | 23% |
| 6 Years | 31% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 22 | 16 |
| Liquor Related | 42 | 42 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 13 | 6 |
| Liquor Related | 38 | 38 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 1 |
| Robbery | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 6 | 8 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 3 | 7 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
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