Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University is a public, co-educational university located in Highland Heights, Kentucky, United States, seven miles southeast of Cincinnati, Ohio. NKU is primarily an undergraduate, liberal arts institution, but it also features graduate programs. Total enrollment at the university currently exceeds 15,000 students, with over 13,000 undergraduate students and over 2,000 graduate students. NKU is the third largest university in Greater Cincinnati and the youngest of Kentucky's eight state universities, although it is not the last to join the state system, as the University...
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quick facts
Location: Highland Heights, Kentucky
Founded:1968
School type:Public school
Endowment:$ 56,471,000
Colors:Black, Gold, White

Population breakdown for Northern Kentucky University

Bar chart showing the Population Breakdown of Northern Kentucky University
UndergraduatesPostgraduatesFacultyStaffStudent to Faculty Ratio
13,185 2,231
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Colleges and programs at Northern Kentucky University

Salmon P. Chase College of Law
Salmon P. Chase College of Law

Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University is a law school in Highland Heights, Kentucky that was founded in 1893 and accredited by...
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Famous alumni of Northern Kentucky University

George Clooney
George Clooney
Film Actor, Musical Artist, TV Actor
Galadriel Stineman
Galadriel Stineman
Film Actor

Award-Winning Students

George Clooney
George Clooney
Academy Award for Actor in a Supporting Role

George Timothy Clooney is an American actor, film director, producer, and screenwriter. For his work as an actor, he has received three Golden Globe...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    When was Northern Kentucky University founded?
  • A:
    1968 was the year the college was established.
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