Northern Kentucky University

About the university

Established in 1968, Northern Kentucky University (NKU) is a public non-profit institution with its main campus in Highland Heights, Kentucky, and a branch campus in Cincinnati. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, NKU enrolls 15,000-19,999 students and offers certificates, diplomas, associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees. The university has a least selective admission policy with an acceptance rate of 80-89%, welcoming international students. NKU provides academic and non-academic resources such as a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid, scholarships, study abroad programs, online courses, distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.