Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University, or NKU, is a public, coeducational university located in Highland Heights, Kentucky. The university is 11 kilometers southeast of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. NKU's history began in 1943. After several name and status changes, it was finally renamed to Northern Kentucky University in 1976. NKU’s main campus is spread across an area of 400 acres.

NKU offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It is organized into the following academic divisions:

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

The Northerner is the award-winning, independent, student-run newspaper of the university. It is also home to the independent, student-run, Internet radio station, WRFNRadio.com. NKU offers various faith based organizations on campus including the Newman Club, Muslim Student Association, Pagan Student Association, and Wesley Foundation.

Northern Kentucky University Highlights

Where Northern Kentucky University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, law, business and management, and drama and performing arts.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Northern Kentucky University was 14,785 in 2007 (11,823 full-time equivalent).

About 44% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 56% of the class.

Undergrads are 85% of enrolled students, graduate students are 12%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 3%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 96% are full-time and 4% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Northern Kentucky University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Northern Kentucky University provides on-campus housing for 1,400 of its 11,823 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Northern Kentucky University Athletics

Northern Kentucky University is in the Great Lakes Valley Conference for major sports.

Northern Kentucky University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 82 male students received the aid (men were 51% of those receiving aid) and 80 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 49% of students receiving such aid) .

Northern Kentucky University Admissions (2007)

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