Under 3% of the students at Northern Kentucky University are registered with the college's disability services office.
| In-state | Out of state | |
| Cost of Attendance | $25,146 | $35,202 |
| Tuition | $10,392 | $20,448 |
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $11,454 | $11,454 |
| Books & Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| Transportation & Other | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 96% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 38% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 61% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 58% |
Northern Kentucky University's Admissions Page
In 2020, the average GPA of students admitted to Northern Kentucky University was 3.24.
In 2020, 8% of applicants submitted SAT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Math | EBRW |
| 25th Percentile | 480 | 480 |
| 75th Percentile | 600 | 590 |
In 2020, 93% of applicants submitted ACT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Composite | Writing |
| 25th Percentile | 20 | - |
| 75th Percentile | 26 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse |
| Organizational Behavior Studies |
| Psychology, General |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies |