• 2 Years of PSW

To be granted regular admission an applicant must meet the following three conditions:

• High school or equivalent completion as evidenced by:
  • A diploma from an accredited high school with a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale (high school rank of top 60 percent will be accepted in lieu of the 2.00 GPA requirement). – OR –
  • A general equivalency diploma (GED). – OR –
  • Documented completion of an approved home school or distance learning high school program.
• Satisfactory standardized test performance as evidenced by:
  • A minimum ACT composite score of 20 and minimum English, mathematics, and reading subject scores of 18. – OR –
  • A minimum SAT composite score of 940 (combined mathematics and critical reading scores) and minimum subject scores of 430 in writing, 430 in mathematics, and 450 in critical reading. – OR –
  • A minimum COMPASS score of English 74 or higher, mathematics 35 or higher, and reading 81 or higher. (For applicants 21 years of age or older)
• Completion of the Kentucky Pre-College Curriculum (waived for applicants 21 years of age or older).
  • Students are required to submit all required credentials to be considered for admission. NKU reserves the right to verify authenticity of all submitted educational credentials.