Campus & Student Life at Northern Kentucky University

Explore the campus experience at Northern Kentucky University. Spanning diversity, athletics, and student support, this overview summarizes the key parts of the NKU student experience — with links to the full reports below.

Full-time vs. Part-time Students at Northern Kentucky University

Enrollment at NKU splits into full-time and part-time students as follows:

Full-time	Part-time	Total
9,145	9,355	18,500

Campus Diversity at Northern Kentucky University

Wondering about diversity at NKU? A complete breakdown of the student population is covered in the dedicated diversity report.

See the full NKU Diversity Report ›

Athletics at Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University competes in the NCAA as part of the Horizon League.

NKU fields 482 student athletes — 220 men and 262 women across 12 varsity sports.

See the full NKU Sports Report ›

Athletics Financing

	Amount
Total Revenue (all teams)	$18,765,310
Total Expenses (all teams)	$18,765,310
Net	$0

Military & Veterans at Northern Kentucky University

Thinking about NKU with military benefits in mind? Here’s how NKU supports military-connected students:

Awards credit for military training
Participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program
Has a dedicated point of contact for veterans
Has a recognized student veteran organization
Offers ROTC (Army, Air Force)
24 students received GI Bill benefits
Veterans make up 0.6% of the student body

Learn more at the NKU veterans services page.

See the full NKU Veterans Report ›

Disability Services at Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University provides a dedicated disability services resource for students who need accommodations.

Visit the NKU disability services page.

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References

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