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Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University is a Public, 4 years school located in Highland Heights, KY. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $20,848 over its programs in average.
The school mainly focus on BS degree or graduate degrees, but also offer vocational and career programs as well. For the vocational program, it has 6 1-year certificate, 1 2-years certificate, and 4 associate programs.
Last year, a total of 80 students completed and earned certificate or associate degree at Northern Kentucky University.
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2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Northern Kentucky University is $20,848 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Northern Kentucky University offers the alternative tuition plans .
84% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $7,924 (exclude student loans).
NKU 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$20,848
Average Financial Amount$7,924

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Northern Kentucky University offers 7 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 80 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Northern Kentucky University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1 Year Certificate6053
2 Years Certificate100
Total7080

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 53 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 27 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] ✕ 12 completers-
Computer Software and Media Applications (other)✕4-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance✕8-
Engineering Technology [+] ✕ 34 completers-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician✕20-
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician✕14-
Social Sciences [+] ✕ 0 completers-
Geography✕0-
Business [+] ✕ 7 completers-
Management Information Systems✕7-
Total53
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts [+] ✕ 0 completers-
Music✕0-
Total0
Associate's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology [+] ✕ 9 completers-
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician✕9-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] ✕ 15 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies✕15-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✕ 0 completers-
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist✕0-
Business [+] ✕ 3 completers-
Business/Commerce✕3-
Total27

Directory and Accreditation Information

Northern Kentucky University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1973 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Northern Kentucky University.
Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY
859-572-5100
School Website
Admission Page
Financial Aid Information

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