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King University

King University

Bristol, TN · City · 908 students
Website Scorecard
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$22,347
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
47%
Graduation rate
54% typical
$59,831
Earnings 10 years on
$55,177 typical
100%
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Located in the Appalachian foothills of Bristol, Tennessee, King University is a private, Christian institution renowned for integrating rigorous academic scholarship with faith-based service. The university offers particularly strong programs in nursing, business administration, digital media, and the health sciences, supported by small class sizes and close faculty mentorship. Campus life centers on a close-knit, values-oriented community where students participate in NCAA Division II athletics as the King Tornado, engaging spiritual life programs, and extensive community outreach. A distinctive hallmark of King is its historic Presbyterian heritage, which informs a comprehensive core curriculum designed to cultivate ethical leadership and civic responsibility.

Wikipedia:King University is a Presbyterian-affiliated private university in Bristol, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1867, King is independently governed with covenant affiliations to the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC).

Location
Bristol, TN, 37620-2699 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
RDU · Raleigh-Durham
194 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$36,194
Housing & food (on campus)$10,880
Books & supplies$1,300
Cost of attendance$50,490
Average net price$22,347
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$36,194
Housing & food (on campus)$10,880
Books & supplies$1,300
Cost of attendance$50,490
Average net price$22,347
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.king.edu
How it’s made up
Tuition$36,840
Fees$2,050
Housing$5,684
Food$5,916
Total published by the school$50,490
Source: www.king.edu
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$22,696
$30–48k
$17,677
$48–75k
$18,035
$75–110k
$21,188
$110k+
$27,219
Grants from the school
97% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $21,345
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
47%
Within 4 yrs
45%
Back for yr 2
60%
Transferred
35%
Pell students: 47.3% · others: 50.9% 
8 yrs after starting
44% graduated · 33% transferred · 23% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$52,248
10 yrs after entry$59,831
Debt
Median at graduation$22,750
Monthly payment$241
Middle 50% owe$9.5k–$25k
90th percentile$32,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
100%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
21
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 99.3% · women 100.0% 
Yield: 20.3% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 41%Women 59%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
42%
First-gen
51%
Family income
$35,279
Independent
69%
Age at entry
29.0
Part-time
10%
Where first-years come from
In state (TN)
40.8%
Out of state
52.4%
International
6.8%

Most out-of-state first-years from: VA 26 · FL 8 · NC 8 · GA 5 · CA 4

Race & ethnicity
White
73%
Hispanic
5%
Black
6%
Two or more
7%
Non-resident
6%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II without football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Men's · Women's · Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$52,248
After 10 yrs
$59,831
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing67
Business Administration, Management and Operations61
Social Work37
Business/Commerce, General32
Psychology, General26
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness23
Criminal Justice and Corrections20
Computer and Information Sciences, General18
Health and Medical Administrative Services17
History11
Communication and Media Studies10
Biology, General10
Mathematics9
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods8
English Language and Literature, General8
Visual and Performing Arts, General5
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$40M
Full-time faculty
59%
Faculty salary
$5,235/mo
Teaching spend
$7,149
per student
Federal loans
55%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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