by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Northern Kentucky University, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. In this NKU cost report, you'll find:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at Northern Kentucky University for the 2020-2021 academic year was $20,448 for undergraduates. If you were a Kentucky resident, the yearly charges were $10,392.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $20,064 | $384 | $20,448 |
| In-State | $10,008 | $384 | $10,392 |
Northern Kentucky University tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Northern Kentucky University cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. The yearly tuition and fees for out-of-state undergrads at Northern Kentucky University is $20,448, making it relatively average when compared to the countrywide figure.
In-state undergrads in Kentucky pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from Kentucky pay an average of $10,392 a year to attend NKU, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
If you want to know how NKU compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Southeast | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Northern Kentucky University Financial Aid.
In-state NKU tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 1.19% over the past five years. Kentucky residents may pay an estimated $10,640 this school year.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at NKU would be $21,407, and $43,326 for four years.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 1.29% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $20,980.
For two years This means an estimated $42,230 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at NKU, and $85,558 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at NKU.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
Discover answers to your finance concerns in the tuition & fees FAQ.