Online MBA at Northern Kentucky University
Public university ยท Highland Heights, Kentucky
- AACSB accredited
- MBA
- Online MBA
Northern Kentucky University is a public university with graduate business programs in Highland Heights, Kentucky. Those programs run through the HAILE College of Business. The institution is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
The business school holds AACSB accreditation. It is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States, and it covers the school as a whole rather than any one program - a floor, not a ranking. More on accreditation.
Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 5,184 students, alongside 8,246 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.
Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path and an online MBA format for remote or working students. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.
It is the only school in Highland Heights in this directory - the other 5 online MBA options in Kentucky are elsewhere in the state, so weigh travel time against fit before ruling them out.
What to ask Northern Kentucky University
These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.
- Residency and tuition tier. As a public institution, Northern Kentucky University may price in-state and out-of-state students differently, and some programs charge a flat rate regardless. Ask which tier you'd fall into and whether it changes after a year of residency.
- What "online" means here. Ask whether classes are live at set times or self-paced, whether any on-campus residencies are required, and whether online students get the same career services, clubs, and recruiting access as on-campus students. These answers vary widely between schools that use the same word.
- Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the HAILE College of Business may have their own admissions timeline, aid pool, and career office, separate from the university's central graduate school. Confirm which office owns your application.
At a glance
| Institution | Northern Kentucky University |
|---|---|
| Business school | HAILE College of Business |
| Control | public |
| Location | Highland Heights, Kentucky |
| Campus setting | Large suburb |
| Carnegie class | Doctoral university |
| MBA formats listed | MBA Online MBA |
| Graduate enrollment | 5,184 |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 8,246 |
| Business accreditation | AACSB — view listing |
| Institutional accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Official site | Visit website |
| Net price calculator | Estimate your cost |
| Federal data | College Scorecard profile |
School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: July 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.
Compare with other schools in Kentucky
| School | City | AACSB | Formats listed | Earnings, 1 yr out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Kentucky University This page | Highland Heights | Yes | MBA, Online MBA | Not reported |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington | Yes | MBA, Online MBA | Not reported |
| University of Louisville | Louisville | Yes | MBA, Online MBA, Part-Time MBA | Not reported |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond | Yes | MBA, Online MBA | Not reported |
| Murray State University | Murray | Yes | MBA, Online MBA | Not reported |
| Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green | Yes | MBA, Online MBA | $64,836 |
"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.
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Frequently asked questions
What MBA formats does Northern Kentucky University offer?
MBA Lab's directory lists an online MBA at Northern Kentucky University, alongside the core MBA. Formats change - confirm the current lineup on the school's official site.
Is Northern Kentucky University's business school AACSB-accredited?
Yes - Northern Kentucky University appears on AACSB's list of accredited institutions. AACSB, founded in 1916, is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States (the others are ACBSP and IACBE). Accreditation covers the school, not any individual program, so treat it as a quality floor rather than a ranking.
Is Northern Kentucky University a public or private institution?
Northern Kentucky University is a public university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in Highland Heights, Kentucky. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How do I compare Northern Kentucky University with other schools in Kentucky?
MBA Lab lists 6 schools in its Kentucky online MBA programs directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.
Where should I verify program details?
Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.
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