by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Northern Kentucky University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Northern Kentucky University were $11,088 annually. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $21,912. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
The fees portion of those totals totaled $384 in-state and $384 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,704 | $21,528 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
| Total | $11,088 | $21,912 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much does Northern Kentucky University cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Northern Kentucky University prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In KY | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Northern Kentucky University is about average on cost.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the Northern Kentucky University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Northern Kentucky University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $10,008 | $20,064 |
| Two Years Ago | $10,208 | $20,464 |
| One Year Ago | $10,512 | $21,096 |
| Most Recent Year | $10,704 | $21,528 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at NKU has trended over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition climbed 2.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $22,360 next year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.19%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $11,330. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.33%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $22,423.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $11,330 | $22,423 |
| In 2 Years | $11,577 | $22,946 |
| In 3 Years | $11,830 | $23,481 |
| In 4 Years | $12,088 | $24,028 |
| In 5 Years | $12,352 | $24,588 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $92,878, or close to $46,825 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Northern Kentucky University, check out the Northern Kentucky University Financial Aid page.
