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Northern Kentucky University Women's Track and Field

Northern Kentucky University (NKU) · Highland Heights, Kentucky · Public university

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Recognized
NCAA IHorizon League
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Acceptance rate68%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate52%finish within six years
Undergraduates15,347Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty19 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Northern Kentucky University Women's Track and Field coaches

Coaches at Northern Kentucky University who recruit Women's Track and Field, head coach first.

Steve KruseHead Coach
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Paul LonganoAssociate Head Coach
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Brooks RexroatAssistant Coach
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Athletics

The program

Where Northern Kentucky University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Horizon League
Program level
Recognized
Athletics site
nkunorse.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 953–1150
ACTMiddle 50%: 18–25

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Popular majors

Anthropology, GeneralBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBroadcast JournalismBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralChemistry, GeneralComputer and Information Sciences, OtherComputer and Information Sciences, General
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
19 : 1
Graduation rate
52% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

In-state tuitionFor Kentucky residents$10,704
Out-of-state tuition$21,528
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$9,211
Campus

Where it is

Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights.

Location
Highland Heights, Kentucky
Type
Public
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Eastern
Website
nku.edu
Overview

About Northern Kentucky University Women's Track and Field

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Steve Kruse, the Head Coach, leads the Northern Kentucky University Women's Track and Field staff of 5 coaches. Northern Kentucky University (NKU) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Track and Field as a member of the Horizon League. Northern Kentucky University is a large public school in Highland Heights, Kentucky with 15,347 undergraduates, a 68% acceptance rate and an average net price of $9,211 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Northern Kentucky University Women's Track and Field

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Steve Kruse, the Head Coach and Paul Longano, the Associate Head Coach. Northern Kentucky University has 5 coaches for Women's Track and Field, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your PRs in your events, with links to verified results in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
  3. Send your videoInclude race or attempt video from recent meets, with the link near the top so Steve can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Northern Kentucky University typically score 953–1150 on the SAT and 18–25 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Northern Kentucky University staff after a week, and again after your next meet with updated results.
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Questions

Northern Kentucky University Women's Track and Field FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Northern Kentucky University D1?

Yes. Northern Kentucky University competes in NCAA Division I Women's Track and Field, in the Horizon League.

Is Northern Kentucky University public or private?

Northern Kentucky University is a public school in Highland Heights, Kentucky.

What conference is Northern Kentucky University Women's Track and Field in?

The Horizon League.

Does Northern Kentucky University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Track and Field?

Northern Kentucky University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does Northern Kentucky University Women's Track and Field have?

5 coaches, led by Steve Kruse, the Head Coach.

How much does Northern Kentucky University cost?

In-state tuition is $10,704 and out-of-state tuition is $21,528 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $9,211.

What is the Northern Kentucky University acceptance rate?

68% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Northern Kentucky University?

Admitted students typically score 953–1150 on the SAT and 18–25 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Northern Kentucky University Women's Track and Field coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.