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Northern Kentucky University — Admissions Profile Report 2025

Admissions profile 2025

Northern Kentucky University is a public, doctoral / research institution in Kentucky. This report summarizes admissions activity from 2025 federal data.

Acceptance rate

67.7%

moderately selective

SAT median

1087

Out of every 100 applicants

Out of every 100 applicants Admitted 68/100; Denied 32/100
  • Admitted 68/100
  • Denied 32/100

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (25th-75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (25th-75th percentile) Range from 200 to 800; 25-75 band 473-590. 200 800 25-75 percentile

SAT Math (25th-75th percentile)

SAT Math (25th-75th percentile) Range from 200 to 800; 25-75 band 480-560. 200 800 25-75 percentile

ACT composite range (admitted students)

ACT composite range (admitted students) Range from 1 to 36; 25-75 band 18-25. 1 36 25-75 percentile

Selectivity tier

Selectivity tier Most selective 0–10%; Highly selective 10–25%; Selective 25–50%; Moderately selective 50–75%; Open 75–100%. This school: 67.7%. Most selective 0%–10% Highly selective 10%–25% Selective 25%–50% ► Moderately selective 50%–75% 67.7% Open 75%–100%

Race / ethnicity of undergraduates

Race / ethnicity of undergraduates Stacked bar: White 74.6%, Black 8.1%, Hispanic 5.1%, Two or more 4%, Non-resident 3.5%, Unknown 2.7%, Asian 1.9%, Native 0.1%, Pacific Islander 0%. 74.6% White 74.6% Black 8.1% Hispanic 5.1% Two or more 4.0% Non-resident 3.5% Unknown 2.7% Asian 1.9% Native 0.1% Pacific Islander 0.0%

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