Northern Kentucky University Demographics & Diversity Overview

18%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
8%
International
26
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Northern Kentucky University has a diverse student body with 18% students of color and 8% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
81.1%(8,387)
Hispanic
4.6%(477)
African American
6.5%(668)
Asian
1.7%(179)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(14)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(13)
Two or More Races
3.3%(346)
Unknown
2.5%(260)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color18%
Total Enrollment15,801
International Students8%

Cultural Engagement

Northern Kentucky University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Northern Kentucky University has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.5%(4,361)
Women
59.5%(6,415)

Gender Statistics

Men4,361

28% of total enrollment

Women6,415

41% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Northern Kentucky University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 52% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 18% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
13.5%(1,450)
18-19
25.7%(2,772)
20-21
26.2%(2,821)
22-24
16.9%(1,824)
25+
17.7%(1,909)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.5%(24)
22-24
12.2%(612)
25+
87.3%(4,389)

Age Diversity Insights

52%

Traditional Age (18-21)

18%

Non-Traditional (25+)

32%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Northern Kentucky University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 8% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 69% in-state residents, 23% out-of-state students, and 8% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
68.5%(1,082)
Out-of-State
23.2%(366)
International
8.3%(131)

Regional Representation

In-State1,082

69% of student body

Out-of-State366

23% of student body

International131

8% of student body

States Represented

26 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

18%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

8%

International

Age Diversity

18%

Non-Traditional Age