NKU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,392

Cost of attendance at Northern Kentucky University in 2022 for students from Kentucky.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$10,481
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,448

Cost of attendance at Northern Kentucky University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$21,663
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Northern Kentucky University was $7,443. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at NKU

NKU net price calculator

$7,443

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Kentucky and nationwide.

Kentucky's average	$12,742
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of NKU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$7,443	$2,221 (23%)	$1,287	$2,609	$6,634	$10,787	$12,031
2021	$9,664	$252 (3%)	$4,632	$5,947	$9,505	$12,656	$13,235
2020	$9,412	$341 (3%)	$4,156	$6,295	$10,039	$12,301	$13,395
2019	$9,753	$415 (4%)	$5,281	$6,733	$10,310	$12,922	$12,889
2018	$9,338	$428 (5%)	$4,943	$6,213	$10,024	$13,140	$13,523
2017	$8,910	$263 (3%)	$3,464	$6,310	$9,930	$12,670	$13,157
2016	$9,173	$875 (11%)	$5,030	$6,488	$10,254	$13,118	$13,192
2015	$8,298	$746 (8%)	$4,085	$5,791	$9,405	$12,109	$12,378
2014	$9,044	--	$4,689	$7,213	$10,290	$12,226	$12,447

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Northern Kentucky University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$28,010	$1,504 (6%)	$10,392	$16,818	$800
2021	$26,506	No change	$10,296	$15,410	$800
2020	$26,506	$398 (2%)	$10,296	$15,410	$800
2019	$26,108	$468 (2%)	$10,032	$15,276	$800
2018	$25,640	$578 (2%)	$9,744	$15,096	$800
2017	$25,062	$700 (3%)	$9,384	$14,878	$800
2016	$24,362	$538 (2%)	$9,120	$14,442	$800
2015	$23,824	$156	$8,858	$14,166	$800
2014	$23,980	$140	$8,376	$14,804	$800
2013	$23,840	--	$8,064	$14,976	$800

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at NKU? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $11,454 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at NKU is $1,273 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: NKU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $800.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, NKU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,500

If living off-campus, with family: $2,500

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,364
How much is NKU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $40 and $40 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: NKU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Northern Kentucky University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$417	$550
For out-of-state students	$836	$845

Housing and Meal

**NKU requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Northern Kentucky University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$11,454	1,376
2021	N/A	N/A	$10,046	1,720
2020	N/A	N/A	$10,046	1,808
2019	N/A	N/A	$9,912	2,056
2018	N/A	N/A	$9,732	2,004
2017	N/A	N/A	$9,526	2,004
2016	N/A	N/A	$8,768	2,004

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Northern Kentucky University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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