Campus & Student Life at Northern Kentucky University

Home to about 11,507 undergraduates in 2020, Northern Kentucky University is a large, public university located in Highland Heights, Kentucky. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Northern Kentucky University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Northern Kentucky University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Northern Kentucky University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Northern Kentucky University Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Northern Kentucky University Disability Services.

Northern Kentucky University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Northern Kentucky University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Northern Kentucky University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Northern Kentucky University for Veterans Guide.

Northern Kentucky University offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Northern Kentucky University does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University has a comparatively large, student body. There were 11,507 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 8,024 (69.7%). Part-time attendance was 3,483 (30.3%).

Northern Kentucky University is Ranked #1,414 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Northern Kentucky University is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Northern Kentucky University #1414 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Northern Kentucky University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Northern Kentucky University Diversity Guide.

Northern Kentucky University Competes in the NCAA

Northern Kentucky University has a total of 300 student athletes, 170 men and 130 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Northern Kentucky University Athletics