Founded in 1968, Northern Kentucky University is a four-year public university located in Highland Heights, Kentucky.
Here you can learn and grow in a safe, comfortable and accessible suburban campus located near the vibrant city of Cincinnati. As an NKU student, you'll have access to diverse options for work, practicums and internships in a variety of business and non-profit settings as well as varied cultural, entertainment and leisure activities.
The Students: 14,000 students are enrolled from 43 states and 91 foreign countries. 12,160 are undergraduates; 1,400 students live on campus. In-state population is 74 percent; out-of-state is 26 percent.
While learning at NKU, we will truly provide you with a home away from home.









