King University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	443
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	66%
Students retention rate	71%
On-time graduation rate	46%

Located in Bristol, Tennessee, King University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

King University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, King University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at King University is reported to be 46%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Tennessee state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 58%.

The student retention rate of 71% at King University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

66.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$32,838

Cost of attendance at King University in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$32,838

Cost of attendance at King University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at King University received on average $22,613 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$22,613

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	60	38%	$4,691	$281,443
Other Federal Grant	62	39%	$5,571	$345,420
State Grant/Scholarships	65	41%	$4,670	$303,578
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	151	96%	$19,063	$2,878,554
Total Grant & Scholarships	156	99%	$22,613	$3,527,552

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of King University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of King University students is 46.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 50.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 41.2%.

46.1%

African American 40.0% 6 students
white 47.5% 58 students
hispanic 50.0% 5 students
International Students 45.4% 5 students
Mixed Race 40.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Conference Carolinas
Basketball Conference Carolinas
Track and Cross Country Conference Carolinas

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

King University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

King University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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