Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY
NCAA D1
8,065 Students
Website
Financial Profile

How much is tuition at Northern Kentucky University?

In-State Tuition$10,896
Out-of-State Tuition$21,480

What is the acceptance rate at Northern Kentucky University?

Acceptance Rate96%
Return on Investment

What are the post-graduate earnings for Northern Kentucky University alumni?

The median salary of alumni 10 years after enrolling is $50,220. This metric serves as a powerful indicator of the networking opportunities, degree strength, and long-term financial security provided by this institution.

10-Year Median Salary$50,220
Tier 3: Competitive

Men Baseball

Solid program budget. Healthy mix of athletic aid and quality equipment.

Operating Budget$995,404
Budget Power~91 In-State Full Rides
Tier 4: Elite

Men Basketball

Premium financial backing. Extensive scholarships and state-of-the-art gear.

Operating Budget$2,985,784
Budget Power~274 In-State Full Rides
Tier 3: Competitive

Women Basketball

Solid program budget. Healthy mix of athletic aid and quality equipment.

Operating Budget$1,482,031
Budget Power~136 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Men Track & Field

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$106,279
Budget Power~9 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Men Cross Country

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$106,279
Budget Power~9 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Women Track & Field

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$280,426
Budget Power~25 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Women Cross Country

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$280,426
Budget Power~25 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Men Golf

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$226,973
Budget Power~20 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Women Golf

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$344,828
Budget Power~31 In-State Full Rides
Tier 3: Competitive

Men Soccer

Solid program budget. Healthy mix of athletic aid and quality equipment.

Operating Budget$667,006
Budget Power~61 In-State Full Rides
Tier 3: Competitive

Women Soccer

Solid program budget. Healthy mix of athletic aid and quality equipment.

Operating Budget$731,537
Budget Power~67 In-State Full Rides
Tier 3: Competitive

Women Softball

Solid program budget. Healthy mix of athletic aid and quality equipment.

Operating Budget$766,447
Budget Power~70 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Men Tennis

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$194,030
Budget Power~17 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Women Tennis

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$256,122
Budget Power~23 In-State Full Rides
Tier 3: Competitive

Women Volleyball

Solid program budget. Healthy mix of athletic aid and quality equipment.

Operating Budget$640,804
Budget Power~58 In-State Full Rides
Benchmarks & Percentiles

Institutional Rankings

Overall placement across the country

Home RegionKY Conference Tier
Alumni ROI

Post-Grad Salary

$50,220

National Salary Rank#1,220 / 2,819
State Salary Rank#11 / 34
Percentile RangeTop 43%
Tuition Cost

In-State Cost

$10,896

National Cost Rank#1,218 / 2,819
State Cost Rank#8 / 36
Percentile RangeTop 43%
Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

96%

National Acceptance Rank#1,541 / 2,819
State Acceptance Rank#21 / 33
Percentile RangeTop 55%