Northern Kentucky University
Founded in 1968, the Northern Kentucky University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Highland Heights (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Kentucky. This institution also has a branch campus in Cincinnati. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Northern Kentucky University (NKU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Northern Kentucky University (NKU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 55-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NKU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.