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Northern Kentucky University
Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099		 General information
 (859) 572-5100

Type of institution: Public, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificates, Associate degrees, Bachelor degrees, Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificates, Masters degrees, Certificates/Post-Master's Certificates, First-Professional degrees
Carnegie classification: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Number of students: 14,785 (2007)
2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee:$ 40

Mission
The mission of Northern Kentucky University is to educate students to succeed in their chosen life roles; be informed, contributing members of their communities - regionally, nationally, and internationally; and pursue satisfying and fulfilling lives. The university will offer a comprehensive array of baccalaureate and master's programs as well as law and other selected doctoral programs that meet regional needs. The university supports multi-dimensional excellence across the full breadth of its work: teaching and learning, research and creative activity, and outreach and public engagement. Northern Kentucky University fosters a community that values openness, inclusion and respect. The university is committed to intellectual and creative freedom and to the open expression of ideas in ways that support scholarship and advance the learning process. The university embraces its regional stewardship role as reflected in its significant contribution to the intellectual, social, economic, cultural and civic vitality of the region and the commonwealth. Northern Kentucky University achieves its mission through outstanding faculty, state-of-the-art programs and community partnerships. The university prides itself on its learner focus, entrepreneurial spirit, global perspective, innovative programs, small classes, technology-enhanced academic programs, co-curricular learning opportunities, and emphasis on active learning, including student research, internships, co-op programs and service learning. Northern Kentucky University is the commonwealth’s only regional university located in a major metropolitan area. The university values its role as an integral part of the metropolitan region and recognizes the region as a powerful source of knowledge and experience that can strengthen, enhance and enrich every aspect of the university. Regional stewardship informs every dimension of the university's mission.
 
About this School
Northern Kentucky University is a public, co-educational university located in Highland Heights, Kentucky, seven miles (11 km) southeast of Cincinnati, Ohio. Enrollment is currently about 14,000 students. NKU is the second largest university in Greater Cincinnati and the youngest of Kentucky's eight state universities.
 
History
Northern Kentucky University was founded in 1968 as Northern Kentucky State College and awarded its first bachelor's degrees in May 1973. In 1976, it became Northern Kentucky University. The Salmon P. Chase College of Law , formerly an independent law school in Cincinnati, merged with Northern Kentucky State College in 1971.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2009-20082008-20072007-2006
In-State$ 6,528$ 5,952$ 5,448
Out of State$ 11,952$ 10,776$ 10,200
Books and Supplies$ 800$ 800$ 800
On-Campus
Room and board$ 6,082$ 5,830$ 5,548
Other Expenses$ 3,279$ 2,749$ 2,474
Off Campus
Room and board$ 5,574$ 5,711$ 5,671
Other Expenses$ 5,356$ 4,864$ 4,631
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$ 3,279$ 2,749$ 2,474

Financial aid 2006-2007

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 24% $ 3,216
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 64% $ 1,636
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 30% $ 3,488
Loans to students 43% $ 3,263
 
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