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Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY, US · Suburb: Large

Doctoral/Professional Universities

Public
Admission rate
68%
Graduation rate
54%
Average net price
$8,976
Student–faculty
19:1
Undergraduates
8,246
Tuition
$11,496 in-state / $22,752 out-of-state
Graduate tuition
$10,206 in-state / $15,660 out-of-state
Cost of attendance
$19,772
Test scores
SAT 1,087 · ACT 23
Retention rate
76%
Pell / federal loans
31% Pell · 34% loans
Median debt
$13,250
Earnings, 10 yrs out
$55,024

Net price by family income

Under $30k
$1,813
$30–48k
$3,022
$48–75k
$6,638
$75–110k
$11,227
$110k+
$13,270

Average yearly cost after grant aid, by family income (IPEDS Student Financial Aid).

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