What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Northern Kentucky University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MAT 128 Calculus A –OR– MAT 112 Applied Calculus | 3 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MAT 129 Calculus I | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHE 120/CHE 120L General Chemistry I with laboratory | 4 credits |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHY 211 General Physics with Laboratory I | 5 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | STA 205 Introduction to Statistical Methods OR…STA 205 Introduction to Statistical Methods OR STA 113 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSC 260/CSC 260L Object-Oriented Programming I…CSC 260/CSC 260L Object-Oriented Programming I with Laboratory 3 1 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECO 200 Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
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| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MAT 128 Calculus A –OR– MAT 112 Applied Calculus | 3 credits |
| Calculus AB | 4 | MAT 129 Calculus I | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MAT 129 Calculus I | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MAT 129 Calculus I AND MAT 229 Calculus II 4 | 5 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHE 120/CHE 120L General Chemistry I with laboratory | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHE 120/CHE 120L General Chemistry I with…CHE 120/CHE 120L General Chemistry I with laboratory AND CHE 121/CHE 121L General Chemistry II with laboratory 4 4 | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHY 211 General Physics with Laboratory I | 5 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | STA 205 Introduction to Statistical Methods OR…STA 205 Introduction to Statistical Methods OR STA 113 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSC 260/CSC 260L Object-Oriented Programming I…CSC 260/CSC 260L Object-Oriented Programming I with Laboratory 3 1 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECO 200 Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIS 108 World History to 1500 AND HIS 109 World…HIS 108 World History to 1500 AND HIS 109 World History since 1500 3 3 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | ENV 110 Introduction to Environmental Science and Issues | 3 credits |
| Physics 2 | 3 | PHY 213 General Physics with Laboratory II | 5 credits |
| European History | 3 | HIS 100 History of Europe to 1713 AND HIS 101…HIS 100 History of Europe to 1713 AND HIS 101 History of Europe, 1713 to the Present 3 3 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEO 100 Global Viewpoints: Geography and the Human Landscape | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPI 201 Intermediate Spanish I Students who…SPI 201 Intermediate Spanish I Students who continue their language study at NKU can receive credit for SPI 101 Elementary Spanish I and SPI 102 Elementary Spanish II by completing SPI 202 Intermediate Spanish II and receiving a grade of C- or better 3 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPI 202 Intermediate Spanish II Students who…SPI 202 Intermediate Spanish II Students who continue their language study at NKU can receive credit for SPI 101 Elementary Spanish I, SPI 102 Elementary Spanish II, and SPI 201 Intermediate Spanish I by completing a SPI 300-level course with a grade of C- or better 3 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | SPI 304 Spanish Composition and Conversation…SPI 304 Spanish Composition and Conversation Students who continue their language study at NKU can receive credit for SPI 101 Elementary Spanish I, SPI 102 Elementary Spanish II, SPI 201 Intermediate Spanish I, and SPI 202 Intermediate Spanish II by completing a 300-level course or higher with a grade of C- or better 3 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | INF 100T Computer Science Elective Credit | 3 credits |
| Art History | 3 | ARTH 100 History of Art: Renaissance Modernism…ARTH 100 History of Art: Renaissance Modernism AND ARTH 101 History of Art: Prehistoric through Goth 3 3 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUSM 111 Music Theory I AND MUSM 122 Aural Skills I | 4 credits |
| African American Studies | 3 | BLS 100 Introduction to Black Studies | 3 credits |
| Art, Drawing | 3 | ARTD 210 Drawing I | 3 credits |
| Art, Studio 2D | 3 | ART 135 Creating Visual Order | 3 credits |
| Art, Studio 3D | 3 | ART 130 Creating Visual Form | 3 credits |
| Art, Visual Arts | 3 | ART 100 Art Appreciation | 3 credits |
| Biological Sciences | 3 | BIO 120 Understanding the Living World BIO 120L…BIO 120 Understanding the Living World BIO 120L Understanding the Living World Laboratory 4 | |
| Biological Sciences | 4 | BIO 150 /BIO 150L Introduction to Biology I with…BIO 150 /BIO 150L Introduction to Biology I with laboratory OR BIO 120/BIO 120L Understanding the Living World 4 4 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | CHI 201 Intermediate Chinese I Students who…CHI 201 Intermediate Chinese I Students who continue their language study at NKU can receive credit for CHI 101 Elementary Chinese I and CHI 102 Elementary Chinese II by completing CHI 202 Intermediate Chinese II and receiving a grade of C- or better 3 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | CHI 202 Intermediate Chinese II | 3 credits |
| English Language/ Composition | 3 | ENG 101 College Writing | 3 credits |
| English Language/ Composition | 4 | ENG 101 College Writing AND ENG 102 Advanced…ENG 101 College Writing AND ENG 102 Advanced College Writing 3 3 | |
| English Literature/ Composition | 3 | ENG 200 Understanding Literature | 3 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FRE 201 Intermediate French I Students who…FRE 201 Intermediate French I Students who continue their language study at NKU can receive credit for FRE 101 Elementary French I and FRE 102 Elementary French II by completing FRE 202 Intermediate French II and receiving a grade of C- or better 3 | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FRE 202 Intermediate French II Students who…FRE 202 Intermediate French II Students who continue their language study at NKU can receive credit for FRE 101 Elementary French I, FRE 102 Elementary French II, and FRE 201 Intermediate French I by completing a FRE 300-level course with a grade of C- or better 3 | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | FRE 304 French Composition and Conversation…FRE 304 French Composition and Conversation Students who continue their language study at NKU can receive credit for FRE 101 Elementary French I, FRE 102 Elementary French II, FRE 201 Intermediate French I, and FRE 202 Intermediate French II by completing a 300-level course or higher with a grade of C- or better 3 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GER 201 Intermediate German I Students who…GER 201 Intermediate German I Students who continue their language study at NKU can receive credit for GER 101 Elementary German I and GER 102 Elementary German II by completing GER 202 Intermediate German II and receiving a grade of C- or better 3 | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | GER 202 Intermediate German II Students who…GER 202 Intermediate German II Students who continue their language study at NKU can receive credit for GER 101 Elementary German I, GER 102 Elementary German II, and GER 201 Intermediate German I by completing a GER 300-level course with a grade of C- or better 3 | |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | GER 304 German Composition and Conversation…GER 304 German Composition and Conversation Students who continue their language study at NKU can receive credit for GER 101 Elementary German I, GER 102 Elementary German II, GER 201 Intermediate German I, and GER 202 Intermediate German II by completing a 300-level course or higher with a grade of C- or better 3 | |
| Government and Politics - Comp | 3 | PSC 102 Comparative Politics | 3 credits |
| Government and Politics - U.S | 3 | PSC 100 American Politics | 3 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | ITA 201 Intermediate Italian I | 3 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | ITA 202 Intermediate Italian II | 3 credits |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | JPN 201 Intermediate Japanese I Students who…JPN 201 Intermediate Japanese I Students who continue their language study at NKU can receive credit for JPN 101 Elementary Japanese I and JPN 102 Elementary Japanese II by completing JPN 202 Intermediate Japanese II and receiving a grade of C- or better. 3 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | JPN 202 Intermediate Japanese II | 3 credits |
| Latin | 3 | LAT 101 Elementary Latin I | 3 credits |
| Latin | 4 | LAT 101 Elementary Latin I LAT 102 Elementary Latin II 3 | 3 credits |
| Physics B | 3 | PHY 110 Introduction to Physics with Laboratory | 4 credits |
| Physics B | 4 | PHY 211 General Physics with Laboratory I | 5 credits |
| Physics B | 5 | PHY 211 General Physics with Laboratory I AND PHY…PHY 211 General Physics with Laboratory I AND PHY 213 General Physics with Laboratory II 10 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHY 213 General Physics with Laboratory II | 5 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHY 222 University Physics with Laboratory II | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHY 211 General Physics with Laboratory I | 5 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHY 220 University Physics with Laboratory I | 4 credits |
| Precalculus | 3 | MAT 119 Pre-Calculus Mathematics | 3 credits |
| Research Capstone | 3 | Elective 200T | 3 credits |
| Seminar Capstone | 3 | Elective 200T | 3 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SPI 201 Intermediate Spanish I Students who…SPI 201 Intermediate Spanish I Students who continue their language study at NKU can receive credit for SPI 101 Elementary Spanish I and SPI 102 Elementary Spanish II by completing SPI 202 Intermediate Spanish II and receiving a grade of C- or better 3 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | SPI 202 Intermediate Spanish II Students who…SPI 202 Intermediate Spanish II Students who continue their language study at NKU can receive credit for SPI 101 Elementary Spanish I, SPI 102 Elementary Spanish II, and SPI 201 Intermediate Spanish I by completing a SPI 300-level course with a grade of C- or better 3 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | SPI 304 Spanish Composition and Conversation…SPI 304 Spanish Composition and Conversation Students who continue their language study at NKU can receive credit for SPI 101 Elementary Spanish I, SPI 102 Elementary Spanish II, SPI 201 Intermediate Spanish I, and SPI 202 Intermediate Spanish II by completing a 300-level course or higher with a grade of C- or better 3 | |
| U.S. History | 3 | HIS 102 History of U.S. through 1877 AND HIS 103…HIS 102 History of U.S. through 1877 AND HIS 103 History of U.S. since 1877 3 3 |
Source: onlinecatalog.nku.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 344 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 239 |
| Psychology | 128 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 77 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 74 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 66 |
| Information Technology | 65 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 57 |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 56 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 56 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 44 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 44 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 43 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 41 |
| Social Work | 40 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 40 |
| Broadcast Journalism | 39 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 37 |
| English Language and Literature | 32 |
| History | 26 |
| Construction Management | 23 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 21 |
| Management Information Systems | 20 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 18 |
| Neuroscience | 17 |
| Information Science/Studies | 15 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 15 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 14 |
| Political Science and Government | 14 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 14 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 13 |
| Journalism | 13 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 12 |
| Legal Studies | 12 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
| Environmental Science | 10 |
| Chemistry | 10 |
| Sociology | 10 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | 9 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 9 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 8 |
| Music | 8 |
| Music Teacher Education | 8 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 7 |
| Mathematics | 6 |
| Health Communication | 6 |
| Physics | 5 |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| Data Analytics | 5 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 5 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 4 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 4 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 4 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 4 |
| Social Sciences | 4 |
| Medical Informatics | 4 |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 3 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 |
| Statistics | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | 2 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Horizon League
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Other Sports, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Horizon League
Basketball, Golf, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Esports, Study abroad
Greek life
8% of men in fraternities · 7% of women in sororities · 7% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
2,302,815 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
Nearest hub airport
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 13.7 of 20
Elevation
854 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
24°F
July high
87°F
Annual snowfall
23.3 in
Days at 90°F or higher
27 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,130 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Thomas More University6 mi
- Art Academy of Cincinnati6 mi
- University of Cincinnati-Main Campus8 mi
- Xavier University8 mi
- Mount St. Joseph University10 mi
- Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science12 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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