Financial Aid at NKU

The average amount of financial aid is $8,828 where 88% of enrolled students have received grants or scholarship aid at Northern Kentucky University. The average amount of tuition & fees is $10,896 for Kentucky residents and $21,480 for out-of-state students at Northern Kentucky University.
  • Average Financial Aid: $8,828
  • Undergraduate Tuition: $21,480 ($10,896 Kentucky residents)

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All Undergraduate Student Financial Aid

For academic year 2022-2023, total 9,542 students (88% of all undergraduate students) have received grants or scholarships and the average received amount is $8,828. Grant/scholarship aid includes federal, state, local, institutional or other sources of grant aid. Next table shows the financial aid statistics for all undergraduate students by aid types at Northern Kentucky University.
Financial Aid Statistics at Northern Kentucky University
Type of AidNumber Receiving AidPercent Receiving AidAverage Amount of Aid Received
Federal, state, local, institutional or other grant aid9,54288%$8,828
Pell Grants2,82126%$5,243
Federal Student Loans3,81835%$6,909

Beginning Student Financial Aid

For first time, full time beginning students (freshmen), total 1,625 students (100% of all freshmen) have received any type of financial aid and 1,624 students (100% of all freshmen) awarded any student loans. The headcount includes the number of full-time, first-time degree seeking beginning undergraduate students. The average amount of grant/scholarship aid is $11,275 and the average amount of student loan aid is $6,037. Next table shows the headcount and average received amount of financial aid by source of the aid at Northern Kentucky University.
Beginning Students Financial Aid Statistics at Northern Kentucky University
Type of AidNumber Receiving AidPercent Receiving AidAverage Amount of Aid Received
Any Student Financial Aid1,625100%-
Grants or Scholarship from All Sources1,623100%$11,275
Federal Grants53733%$5,670
Pell Grants53733%$5,237
Other Federal Grants1197%$1,954
State/Local Grants1,08466%$2,784
Institutional Grants1,58997%$7,701
Student Loans69142%$6,037
Federal Student Loans67842%$5,200
Other Student Loans604%$10,765

Grants and Scholarship Aid By Income Level

Next table shows the number of students awarded and average grants/scholarship aid amount by income level for whom paying in-state tuition rate at Northern Kentucky University. The sources of grants and scholarship aid are the federal government, state/local government, or the institution (Northern Kentucky University.
Financial Aid Statistics By Income Level at Northern Kentucky University
Income LevelNumber of StudentsNumber of Students AwardedAverage Amount Aid Awarded
All level640639$12,812
$0-$30,000187187$18,433
$30,001-$48,0009494$16,817
$48,001-$75,000118118$12,680
$75,001-$110,000102102$8,039
$110,001 or more139138$6,155

Highest Tuition in Kentucky

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Lexington Theological Seminary (Lexington Theological Seminary) is a Private, 4-years school located in Lexington, KY. Lexington Theological Seminary is a completely online college that all programs/degrees are offered via distance education.The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,120. The school has a total enrollment of 90.
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University of the Cumberlands (the Cumberlands) is a Private, 4-years school located in Williamsburg, KY. The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,875. The school has a total enrollment of 18,053 and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
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American National University-Pikeville (American National University-Pikeville) is a Private, 4-years school located in Pikeville, KY. The 2023 tuition & fees is $11,484. The school has a total enrollment of 296 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (IUPUI) is a Public, 4-years school located in Indianapolis, IN. The 2023 tuition & fees is $10,449 for Indiana residents and $33,717 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 25,979 and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
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Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis (IUPUI) is a Public, 4-years school located in Indianapolis, IN. The 2023 tuition & fees is $10,449 for Indiana residents and $33,717 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 25,979 and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
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Northern Kentucky University (NKU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Highland Heights, KY. The 2023 tuition & fees is $10,896 for Kentucky residents and $21,480 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 15,801 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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Oakland University (OU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Rochester Hills, MI. The 2023 tuition & fees is $14,694 for Michigan residents and $23,188 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 16,108 and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
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