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Northern Kentucky University Acceptance Rates & Admissions Statistics

How Do You Compare to Northern Kentucky University Other Incoming Students?

Examine the admissions data of recent incoming classes to gain a clearer insight into your probability of being accepted at Northern Kentucky University.

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Understanding Admissions Statistics

NKU Admission Statistics can help you to understand the likelihood of being accepted. Compare your SAT and ACT scores to previously accepted students. If your scores are lower than average, that may mean you should try to retake the exam or look at schools that better fit your scores. A college’s acceptance rates and selectivity are a good way to judge how difficult it is to be admitted.

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Selectivity (Fall 2021): What’s the Acceptance Rate for Students?

Open Admissions No
Selectivity of College Less Selective
Acceptance Rate 80%

Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2021)

Applicant Total 6,637
Accepted 5,329
Enrolled 1,631

Applicants: Men - Women  36 to 64
0%
100%
Accepted: Men - Women  37 to 63
0%
100%
Enrolled: Men - Women  42 to 58
0%
100%

Average Test Scores

About 7% of students accepted to NKU submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 480 and 590. Math scores were between 503 and 620.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Northern Kentucky University  ( 480 to 590 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for Northern Kentucky University  ( 503 to 620 )
200
800

NKU received ACT scores from 84% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 20 and 26.

ACT Composite Scores for Northern Kentucky University  ( 20 to 26 )
1
36

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