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Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, United States of America

Northern Kentucky University (NKU), founded in 1968, is a vibrant public university located in Highland Heights, Kentucky, just seven miles from Cincinnati, Ohio. As the youngest of Kentucky's eight public universities, NKU is committed to providing innovative education and fostering regional growth through its dynamic programs.
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Frequently Asked Questions

NKU offers a variety of on-campus housing options, including residence halls (New Residence Hall, Callahan Hall, Commonwealth Hall, Kentucky Hall, and Norse Hall), suite-style living in University Suites, and apartment-style living at Woodcrest Apartments.
Yes, all full-time, first-time-in-college freshmen are required to live in on-campus housing at NKU for the duration of their first year.
Yes, the housing rates at NKU include utilities, Wi-Fi, laundry services, and access to dining halls. Additionally, residents have access to Norse Commons, which houses a dining facility, fitness room, and meeting rooms, as well as free campus shuttles.

Northern Kentucky University Application Statistics

Students
15000
International Students
506
Undergraduates
10000
Postgraduate
5000
Faculty Strength
1900
Student Faculty Ratio
18:1
Acceptance Rate
86 %
Tuition Fees
$ 22752
Living Cost
$ 35400
Other Fees
$ 14500
Avg. GPA
2.8
Avg. IB
33
Avg. Percentage
80 %
Avg. SAT
940
Avg. ACT
18
Avg. IELTS
6.5

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