Northern Kentucky University
Founded 1968
President Cady Short-Thompson (President)
Fees USD 10,290
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Northern Kentucky University (NKU) is a public university founded in 1968 in Highland Heights, Kentucky, in the heart of the Greater Cincinnati metropolitan area. Enrolling 14,000 students just minutes from downtown Cincinnati, NKU is known for business (Haile US Bank College of Business — AACSB-accredited), law (Salmon P. Chase College of Law), nursing, data science, and education programs with exceptional access to Cincinnati’s Fortune 500 companies.
Colleges
- Haile US Bank College of Business — AACSB-accredited; Cincinnati metro corporate connections
- Salmon P. Chase College of Law — Named for Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase; strong business and IP law
- College of Health and Human Services — CCNE-accredited nursing
- College of Informatics — Data science and cybersecurity programs
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~91% | In-State Tuition: ~$10,290