Northern Kentucky University: cost & net price by income
Highland Heights, Kentucky
The average net price at Northern Kentucky University is about $7,168 per year — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $4,632 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $13,235. Published in-state tuition is $10,896. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$4,632/yr
- $30k–$48k$5,947/yr
- $48k–$75k$9,505/yr
- $75k–$110k$12,656/yr
- $110k+$13,235/yr
Northern Kentucky University cost at a glance
- Average net price
- $7,168
- In-state tuition
- $10,896
- Out-of-state tuition
- $21,480
- Students receiving aid
- 24%
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Northern Kentucky University actually cost after aid?
- The average net price at Northern Kentucky University is about $7,168 per year — the real cost after grants and scholarships, which is usually far below the published sticker price.
- How much does Northern Kentucky University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Northern Kentucky University is about $4,632 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Northern Kentucky University?
- At Northern Kentucky University, published in-state tuition is $10,896 and out-of-state tuition is $21,480 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Northern Kentucky University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Northern Kentucky University a value grade of B+ — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)