SAT and ACT scores

Northern Kentucky University SAT and ACT scores

Highland Heights, KY · public college · 9,927 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.

Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026

SAT, middle 50%953–1150Reading and Writing plus Math
SAT Reading and Writing473–59025th to 75th percentile
SAT Math480–56025th to 75th percentile
ACT composite, middle 50%18–2525th to 75th percentile
Average SAT1087Of students who sent scores
About the same on the CLT55–78From the CLT's own concordance
Admit rate68%Of applicants admitted

Test policy and the CLT

  • SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Northern Kentucky University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
  • CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.

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Questions people ask

What SAT score do you need for Northern Kentucky University?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Northern Kentucky University scored 953 to 1150, with an average of 1087. A score at or above 1050 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.

What ACT score do you need for Northern Kentucky University?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 18 to 25. A 25 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.

Does Northern Kentucky University require the SAT or ACT?

Northern Kentucky University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.

Does Northern Kentucky University accept the CLT?

Northern Kentucky University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.

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