Admission & test scores

Northern Kentucky University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 953–1150 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 23. Northern Kentucky University admits 68% of applicants — moderately selective. 76% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range953–1150middle half of admits
ACT midpoint23admitted students
Acceptance rate68%moderately selective
First-year retention76%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
953
Average
1087
75th percentile
1150

A quarter of admitted students scored below 953 and a quarter above 1150. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 8,246.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
Black Hills State University Spearfish, South Dakota 1087 21 96% $8,764
McNeese State University Lake Charles, Louisiana 1087 22 78% $8,489
Midland University Fremont, Nebraska 1086 21 66% $42,050
University of Memphis Memphis, Tennessee 1088 — 72% $10,728
Austin Peay State University Clarksville, Tennessee 1088 21 96% $9,006
Troy University Troy, Alabama 1088 21 96% $10,176

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Northern Kentucky University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Northern Kentucky University?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 953 and 1150 on the SAT, with an average of 1087. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does Northern Kentucky University require?
The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 23.
How hard is it to get into Northern Kentucky University?
Northern Kentucky University admits 68% of applicants, which is moderately selective. Of those who enrol, 76% return for a second year.
Does Northern Kentucky University require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.