Northern Kentucky University Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
13K

Full + Part time Students
1:18

Faculty to Student Ratio
7%

Transfer Student Ratio
$12.5K

Avg. Financial Aid

The mission of Northern Kentucky University is to educate students to succeed in their chosen life roles; be informed, contributing members of their communities regionally, nationally and internationally; and pursue satisfying and fulfilling lives. The university will offer a comprehensive array of baccalaureate and master's programs as well as law and other selected doctoral programs that meet regional needs. The university supports multi-dimensional excellence across the full breadth of its work teaching and learning, research and creative activity, and outreach and public engagement. Northern Kentucky University fosters a community that values openness, inclusion and respect. university is committed to intellectual and creative freedom

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Overview

Total Faculty	548
Full-Time Undergraduate	9,901
Part-Time Undergraduate	3,111
Application Acceptance Rate	64%
Transfer Students	886
Programs	107 Programs
Courses	2,375 Courses
Transfer Agreements	97 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	2,997 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$8,064
Out-of-State Tuition	$15,936
Books and Supplies	$800
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	55%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,018
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	65%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$5,529

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Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Northern Kentucky University is a transfer-friendly school.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Semester	August 1
Spring Semester	December 1
Summer Semester	May 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Transfer students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and must be eligible to return to the regionally accredited institution they most recently attended to be considered for admission to NKU.
Official Transcripts:

Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, even if you are currently in classes. If you are transferring in less than 24 semester hours, you will need to provide official high school transcripts
SAT Scores:

If you are transferring in less than 24 semester hours, you will need to provide ACT/SAT Scores.
Letters of Recommendation:

There is no Letter of Recommendation requirement.
Essay:

An essay is not required.
Application Fee:

$25 online application fee.
Interview:

You are not required to interview.
Apply Here:

onlineapps.nku.edu/adm_app(bD1lbiZjPTMwMCZkPW1pbg==)/login.htm?application_type=UG

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

The minimum acceptable grade for transfer credit is D.
Credits (Min/Max):

There is a minimum credit requirement of 24. There is no maximum requirement; however, you must complete 20 credits at NKU to earn an associates degree and 30 to earn a bachelors degree.
Transfer Policy Document:

Northern Kentucky University Transfer Credit Policies.pdf