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Northern Kentucky University, Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University is a co-educational public university situated in Highland Heights, Kentucky. It has an undergraduate, liberal arts college, and also offers graduate programs. The university offers enrollment to more than 14,000 students. It is the 2nd largest university in Greater Cincinnati. NKU has 6 colleges under it:

  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Business
  • College of Education and Human Services
  • College of Informatics
  • Salmon P. Chase College of Law
  • School of Nursing and Health Professions

NKU mascot is Norse, and its colors are black, white and gold. The university has volleyball, golf, tennis, cross country, soccer, basketball, softball and baseball teams. Suzanne Fitzpatrick, television writer; Gary Webb, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist; Shawn Nordheim, Mrs. Kentucky 2006; Jenny Robertson, actress; and actor George Clooney are among the notable alumni of the university.

Overview of Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University can be found in Highland Heights, Kentucky (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The Post-Master's certificate is the highest degree at Northern Kentucky University.

Northern Kentucky University Selectivity

The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 440 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Northern Kentucky University centered around 440 to 560, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.

Faculty

A tenure system is one way Northern Kentucky University works to keep a high-quality staff.

Student Body

In 2005, 14,004 students were enrolled in the school.

Student Life

Northern Kentucky University offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Great Lakes Valley Conference competitions.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Northern Kentucky University has a singular mission within the Commonwealth as a metropolitan and regional institution. It offers associate, bachelor's, graduate, and professional programs addressing the educational needs of a large and diverse population. Through such programs, the University educates students to be productive citizens and prepares them for careers and life-long learning. As an educational, cultural, and social center, the University stimulates economic development and fosters the academic, artistic, and personal freedoms vital to a free society."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University
University Dr
Highland Heights, KY 41099
General Phone: (859) 572-5100
Admissions Phone: (859) 572-5220
Financial Aid Phone: (859) 572-5143
http://www.nku.edu

Northern Kentucky University Programs and Degrees (2005)

Northern Kentucky University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management491business, marketing, business management, accounting, organizational behavior, MIS, finance, labor relations, ...
Education And Teaching430elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, education, secondary teaching, educational admin and supervision, physical education teaching, business teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, ...
Liberal Arts340speech and rhetoric, English, history, liberal arts and sciences, political science, sociology, anthropology, international relations, ...
Nursing And Emergency Medicine186registered nursing, nurse practitioner, pediatric nursing, various nursing, adult health nursing
Law137law
Therapy And Counseling90psychology
Engineering Technician84architectural engineering tech, industrial tech, engineering technology, manufacturing tech, electronics tech
Medical Support And Technology83mental health services tech, radiation therapist, respiratory care tech
Media76radio and television, journalism, public relations
Security And Law Enforcement74criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police
Family And Social Work70public administration, social work
Science59biology, chemistry, geology, physics
Computer Science And Engineering41computer and info science, computer science
Fine Arts40fine arts
Music22music, music performance
Drama And Performing Arts20drama
Mathematics18mathematics
Photography And Commercial Art18commercial art
Religion And Philosophy9philosophy
Conservation And Resource Management6environmental science
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy5sports and fitness management
Transportation2aviation operations

Number of programs and degrees for Northern Kentucky University in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree1,52954
Master's degree38012
Associate's degree23710
First-professional degree1371
Post-master's certificate144
Postbaccalaureate certificate31
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years11

Student Body

In 2005, Northern Kentucky University had a total enrollment of 14,004 students (11,385 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men43%
Women57%
Full-Time96%
Part-Time4%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate87%
Graduate9%
First Professional4%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White91%
Black5%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1921%
20-2121%
22-2423%
25-2915%
30-347%
35-395%
40-496%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Kentucky70%
Ohio23%
Indiana6%
Foreign countries1%

Northern Kentucky University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time64 %
Part-Time44 %

Northern Kentucky University Room and Board (2005)

Northern Kentucky University offers campus housing for 1,398 of its 11,385 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Highland Heights, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kentucky Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.

Northern Kentucky University Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total4,3173,24275%1,81856%
Men1,7361,30975%78560%
Women2,5811,93375%1,03353%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal440540
SAT Math440560
ACT Verbal1723
ACT Math1723
ACT Composite1823

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArecommended
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordnot required
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT13%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT83%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Admissions Phone Number: (859) 572-5220

Northern Kentucky University Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,968
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 9,696
Room and board$ 5,358
Room charge$ 3,262
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,160
Books and supplies$ 800
Other expenses$ 2,466

Financial Aid:
Northern Kentucky University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 927500)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (859) 572-5143

Northern Kentucky University Faculty

Northern Kentucky University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured12474
Non-tenured, but on tenure track7768
Non-tenured and not on tenure track74132

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year18$95,6244$92,431
Associate professorcalendar year5$73,7586$90,980
Assistant professorcalendar year2*1*
Instructorcalendar year2*0*
Lecturercalendar year4$51,42817$42,131
All faculty totalcalendar year31$82,64828$60,520

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year54$81,07731$72,470
Associate professoracademic year47$61,59033$53,889
Assistant professoracademic year69$56,49270$53,508
Instructoracademic year0*1*
Lectureracademic year58$37,75296$35,235
No academic rankacademic year1*3$15,000
All faculty totalacademic year229$58,547234$48,044

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Lecturershort term1*5$18,866
No academic rankshort term0*2*
All faculty totalshort term1*7$17,762

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Northern Kentucky University Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
BasketballGreat Lakes Valley Conference
BaseballGreat Lakes Valley Conference
TrackGreat Lakes Valley Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total8884172
Baseball31031
Basketball131427
Track639
All Other Sports3867105

Northern Kentucky University Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Labor and Industrial Relations
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Organizational Behavior Studies

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Education, General
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work

FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General

LAW
Law (LLB, JD)

LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

TRANSPORTATION
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations

Northern Kentucky University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Northern Kentucky University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Northern Kentucky University Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Northern Kentucky University Number of students
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 8%Northern Kentucky University % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 12%Northern Kentucky University % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
% of degrees in law
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Northern Kentucky University % of degrees in law
% of degrees in fine arts
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Northern Kentucky University % of degrees in fine arts
% of degrees in engineering technician
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 17%Northern Kentucky University % of degrees in engineering technician
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Northern Kentucky University % of students from other states
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Northern Kentucky University % of degrees in education and teaching
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Northern Kentucky University Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Northern Kentucky University Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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