Northern Kentucky University College Portrait
Northern Kentucky University1 University Drive Highland Heights, KY 41099
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- Students
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- Admissions
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- College Costs & Financial Aid
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- Classes and Campus Life
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- Student Experiences
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- Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
See which majors are most popular at NKU and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.
- Student Success & Progress
Discover how many students who start at NKU finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.
- Student Learning Outcomes
Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at NKU.
Northern Kentucky University
First-Time, Full-Time Students
| Description | 2004-05 | 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | 2009-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Graduated from Northern Kentucky University with 4-year degree | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | 8.2% | 26.1% | 34.2% |
| % Graduated from other institution with 4-year degree | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | 1.4% | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| % Graduated with 2-year degree | 0% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 3% |
| Total % Graduated | 0% | 0.2% | 1.4% | 11.9% | 32% | 42.1% |
| % Enrolled at Northern Kentucky University | 97.2% | 67.8% | 55% | 41.7% | 19.3% | 9.1% |
| % Enrolled at other 4-year institutions | 0.1% | 5.7% | 7.8% | 7.7% | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| % Enrolled at other 2-year institutions | 0.2% | 5.4% | 7% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Total % Enrolled | 97.5% | 78.9% | 69.8% | 55.7% | 31.3% | 19.5% |
| Student Success & Progress | 97.5% | 79.1% | 71.2% | 67.6% | 63.3% | 61.6% |
First-Time, Full-Time Transfer Students
| Description | 2004-05 | 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | 2009-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Graduated from Northern Kentucky University with 4-year degree | 0.4% | 6.6% | 26.9% | 44.8% | 51.8% | 55.7% |
| % Graduated from other institution with 4-year degree | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3% | 5.2% | 6.3% | 7.2% |
| % Graduated with 2-year degree | 1.3% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.4% | 3% |
| Total % Graduated | 1.9% | 9.7% | 32.7% | 52.2% | 60.5% | 65.9% |
| % Enrolled at Northern Kentucky University | 95.8% | 66.8% | 37.8% | 18.3% | 8.7% | 3.7% |
| % Enrolled at other 4-year institutions | 0.2% | 7.6% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| % Enrolled at other 2-year institutions | 0% | 2.8% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.5% | 3% |
| Total % Enrolled | 96% | 77.2% | 48.5% | 27.5% | 16.1% | 10.6% |
