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Northern Kentucky University Women's Track & Field

Welcome to the Northern Kentucky University women's track & field recruiting profile. Northern Kentucky competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Horizon League from Highland Heights, Kentucky. Led by head coach Steve Kruse, Northern Kentucky University pairs a 68% acceptance rate with a 54% graduation rate and a $9,211 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
Not reported
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Horizon League
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
18,500
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
68%
State
Kentucky
City
Highland Heights
Address
Nunn Drive
Staff
Steve Kruse
Cross Country/track & Field Head Coach
(859) 572-7570·View profile
Paul Longano
Cross Country/track & Field Associate Head Coach
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Wil Doering
Assistant Coach Cross Country/ Track and Field
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Brooks Rexroat
Assistant Cross Country/track & Field Coach
(859) 572-1487·View profile
C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 38% of D1 women's track & field programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
76%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
54%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$42,105
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$50,220
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 88% of D1 women's track & field programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$10,704
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$21,528
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
Not reported
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$9,211
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$40

Program Resources

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
Not reported
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
Not reported
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