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Skip the application, essay and fees! If you are a high school senior with a 2.75 or higher GPA, you’re eligible for Direct Admit. Accepting your NKU admissions offer is as simple as clicking a button. Start your college journey today!

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At NKU excellence meets opportunity. We meet you where you are—in person, online or hybrid. You will learn in a student-centered environment with flexible schedules and personalized degree plans focused on your goals. Your journey to success starts here.

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NKU in View is a digital magazine dedicated to recognizing Norse Nation’s recent achievements while looking ahead at what’s in store for the community.  Read the latest issue.

 

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  • Students speak to employers at on-campus career fair

    NKU ranked as a top university in Kentucky for best value

    For the third consecutive year, Northern Kentucky University has been recognized as one of the top universities in the nation for best value by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). According to WSJ’s latest 2026 report, NKU ranks 62nd out of nearly 600 universities around the country in the best value.

  • Students speak to employers at on-campus career fair

    NKU’s CIE awarded $900k+ NSF grant for start-up internship program

    Northern Kentucky University’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) has been awarded nearly $1 million by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support paid, hands-on opportunities for students while providing top-tier talent for regional startups.

  • President Short-Thompson leading event

    NKU Named Future Home of Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts

    Northern Kentucky University will host the Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts for three years, beginning in 2026. This partnership aims to nurture young artistic talent and strengthen Kentucky's cultural and educational landscape.

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