Northern Kentucky University
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Global #1679
United States of America #391
Institution Info
- Founded
- 1968
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Students
- 16,211 students
- Faculty
- 1.971
- Endowment
- $119.3M
- Website
- http://www.nku.edu
About
Northern Kentucky University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1968. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 16K students, an endowment of $119.3M.
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #1679 · Ranked | 69,47 |
Research Output via OpenAlex
139
h-index
128,665
Citations
4,847
Publications
2,266
i10-index
1,05
Mean Citedness
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Frequently Asked Questions
Northern Kentucky University is ranked #1,679 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #391 position.
Northern Kentucky University was founded in 1968, making it 58 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.
Northern Kentucky University has a student body of approximately 16,211 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 8:1.
Northern Kentucky University has produced 4,847 research publications with 128,665 total citations and an h-index of 139, according to OpenAlex data.
Northern Kentucky University has an endowment of approximately $119.3M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.