Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University
Former name
Northern Kentucky State College (1968–1976)
TypePublic university
Established1968 (1968)
Academic affiliations
GCCCU
Space-grant
Endowment$119.2 million (2022)
PresidentCady Short-Thompson
ProvostDiana McGill
Academic staff
1,006
Administrative staff
1,021
Students15,370 (fall 2024)
Undergraduates10,327 (fall 2024)
Postgraduates5,043 (fall 2024)
Location,
U.S.

39°01′55″N 84°27′55″W / 39.03194°N 84.46528°W / 39.03194; -84.46528
CampusSuburban, 425 acres (172 ha)
Colors    Black and gold
NicknameNorse
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I
Horizon League
MascotVictor E. Viking
Websitewww.nku.edu

Northern Kentucky University is a public university in Highland Heights, Kentucky, United States. Established in 1968, it is the youngest of Kentucky's eight public universities. The university has seven constituent colleges in arts and science, business, education, informatics, health, and the Salmon P. Chase College of Law.