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Is NKU a Good School for the Money?

Above Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$116,193 Avg Total Cost

Northern Kentucky University Value Report

Is NKU worth the money? Read College Factual's annual NKU value report to determine if the school is priced fairly for the quality of education they provide.

Above Average Value Nationwide

Top 50% National Value
Top 50% National Quality
Good Price

Northern Kentucky University is ranked #797 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Compared to other schools of similar quality, Northern Kentucky University is priced well for the kind of quality provided and is thus a good value according to College Factual's Best for the Money Ranking.

National Value Ranking  797 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  64.44 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

We're Looking at a Total Cost of $116,193 for a NKU Degree

The average NKU student's degree will cost an estimated $116,193. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $25,481 and a typical 4.56 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$25,481
Average Years to Graduate4.56
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$116,193

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average NKU student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your NKU degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$73,193 In-State With Aid
$143,193 Avg Cost No Aid
4.56 Years to Graduate

Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into averages.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at NKU.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$143,193#0F
All Students$116,193#797B-
Only Students Receiving Aid$108,578#339A-
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$107,808#F
All Students$80,808#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$73,193#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Kentucky.

About 99% of NKU students receive financial aid. Get more details on what NKU financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average NKU cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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