Student Population Overview
Northern Kentucky University educates a diverse community of 15,801 students, with 10,776 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 5,025 engaged in advanced graduate studies.
Total Enrollment
15,801
All students across all programs
Student-Faculty Ratio
17:1
Students per faculty member
Academic Level Distribution
Enrollment Type
Northern Kentucky University has a predominantly full-time student body with 55% of students being full-time and 45% being part-time, totaling 15,801 students across all enrollment types.
Full-Time vs Part-Time
55% Full-Time
45% Part-Time
8,633
Full-Time Students
7,168
Part-Time Students
Academic Level
68% Undergraduate
32% Graduate
10,776
Undergraduate
5,025
Graduate
Age Distribution
For undergraduates at Northern Kentucky University, the majority of students fall in the 20-21 age range with 2,821 students, but also includes 1,450 students in the Under 18 range, 2,772 students in the 18-19 range, 1,824 students in the 22-24 range, 1,909 students in the 25+ range. For graduate students, the distribution shows 4,389 students in the 25+ age group, with 24 in the 20-21 category, 612 in the 22-24 category.
Undergraduate Age Distribution
Graduate Age Distribution
Gender Distribution
Northern Kentucky University has more women than men with 6,415 female students and 4,361 male students enrolled.
Men
4,361
28%
Women
6,415
41%
Geographic Origin
Northern Kentucky University has 69% (1,082 students) from in-state Kentucky, 23% (366 students) from out-of-state, and 8% (131 students) from international locations.
Regional Distribution
Additional Demographics
First-Time Undergraduates
1,579
New students this year
Campus Location
Highland Heights, Kentucky
Suburb: Large