Highland Heights, KY
Northern Kentucky University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 96 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 90% to 96% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6,080 | 5,483 | 1,950 | 90% |
| 2020 | 6,686 | 5,819 | 1,836 | 87% |
| 2021 | 6,637 | 5,329 | 1,690 | 80% |
| 2022 | 6,905 | 5,939 | 1,638 | 86% |
| 2023 | 6,417 | 6,162 | 1,295 | 96% |
Fall 2023 applicants
3,935 of 4,090 women and 2,227 of 2,327 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Northern Kentucky University has an acceptance rate of 96% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 6,162 of 6,417 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Northern Kentucky University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 96 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
6,417 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,295 enrolled.
No. Northern Kentucky University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 90% to 96% — it has become less selective.