New Undergraduate Tri-State Tuition FAQ

Under the 3 States, 1 Rate tuition model, all new students (including first-time freshmen and transfer students) from Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana will pay the in-state tuition rate plus all mandatory fees

• For example, based on the 2024-2025 in-state tuition rate the annual tri-state rate would be $11,088 - subject to change based on annual tuition increases.

All new students outside of Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana, both domestic and international, will pay the out-of-state rate.

• For example, based on 2024-25 rates the out-of-state annual tuition rate would be $14,999 - subject to change based on annual tuition increases.

NKU will continue to offer two competitive scholarships (Presidents and KY Governors Scholars) to the highest-achieving high-school students.

Beginning fall 2025, NKU will offer academic merit scholarships as follows:

• Kentucky residents can qualify for $3,000, $2,000 or $1,000 in merit scholarships per year based upon high school GPA.
• Ohio and Indiana residents can qualify for $2,000 or $1,000 in merit scholarships per year based upon high school GPA.
• Residents outside of Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana are not eligible for academic merit scholarships.
  
• All students may apply for NKU foundation-funded scholarships.