ACT
National American College Test (ACT)
Residual American College Test (ACT)
The ACT is the required examination for admission to Northern Kentucky University. Testing Services offers both national and residual exam dates. Any questions regarding the National or Residual ACT contact Amy Danzo at (859) 572-5751.
Please click on the links in the left navigation box for more details on each of these tests, such as when it is offered and where.
Residual ACT: The Residual ACT is administered for the convenience of Northern Kentucky University’s students. The scores WILL NOT BE REPORTED to another University.
Please note that a minimum period of sixty days must elapse before one can re-take the Residual ACT. If you re-test residually within a sixty day period, your scores will be cancelled and the test fee will be non-refundable.
National ACT: These scores can be reported to other Universities.
If you have a documented learning disability, impaired vision, or other condition that requires accommodations, you will need to contact the office at (859) 572-6373 BEFORE you register for
Follow this link for helpful tips and sample questions: http://www.actstudent.org
If you do not have a valid NKU parking sticker for student parking, you must park in one of the three garages on campus. The garages accept credit cards and cash.
Selective Admissions Programs at NKU
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A composite score of “21” is required for Education majors.
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A composite score of “20” is required for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
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A composite score of "21" on the ACT is required for first time freshmen majoring in Criminal Justice, International Studies, and Political Science.
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A composite score of "22" is required for admissions into Biology and Pre-Biology majors.
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Radiologic Technology and Respiratory Care require a composite score according to the current NKU admission standard.