Northern Kentucky University reported an Early Action acceptance rate of 96.0% for the application year 2024, with 3,209 applicants and 3,081 accepted. This marks a significant increase from the previous year, 2023, when the acceptance rate was 90.0%, with 3,453 applicants and 3,108 accepted. There has been a notable upward trend in the acceptance rates over recent years, jumping from 86.4% in 2022. Overall, the data suggests that NKU's Early Action program has become increasingly favorable for applicants.