Northern Kentucky University
Northern Kentucky University
Academic Programs
- Art & Design
- Business
- Communication
- Design
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Human Services
- Informatics
- Liberal Arts
- Music
- Nursing
- Performing Arts
- Research
- Science
- Social Science
- Technology
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Distance/online learning
- Greek Life
- Honors
- Intramural/Club Sports
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
Application information
Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines
First year students are students applying to NKU for the first time after high school graduation and have not attended any other institutions following high school. The application and high school transcripts are all required to be reviewed for admission. If you have over a 2.75 unweighted GPA you will be eligible for Direct Admit. Regarding test scores, NKU uses a Test Optional admission policy. Test scores are strongly encouraged if you have less than a 2.75 unweighted GPA. Test scores are required if you wish to be considered for our Presidential Scholarship program. For more information, please review our freshman admission requirements.
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"NKU means a lot to me. It means a place where I feel safe, a place where I can unapologetically be myself, and a place where I feel welcomed and loved. To me, NKU means more than just a school; it means a place to call home and people to call family."
Admissions office
Visit us
Address
400 Nunn Drive, Lucas Administrative Center
Highland Heights, KY 41099, United States of America
Phone number
859-572-5220
For first-year students
Admissions website
Financial aid website
Region
South