King University: Review & Facts
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King University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,360 students enrolled. This college was established in 1867 and is the only college located in Bristol, Tennessee.King University is affiliated with Presbyterian Church.
Academic Offerings
Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at King University.Majors
Offered
Offered
46
King University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 46 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Business, Management, Social Work, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
King University student retention rate is relatively low at 68% (close to Tennessee average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.
Student Retention
68%
Fair
The graduation rate at King University is below average - 51%.Student to faculty ratio at King University is good -- 11:1. Read more regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Average tuition price is extremely high, about $32,000 per year. The additional fees at King University (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $1,900; which makes it a total of $33,900 per year.Read the details about King University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
Rate
61%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 875 applications were submitted and 532 were accepted, so it is not very hard to enroll at this school.The school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.
Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at King University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$5,000
Medium
King University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at King University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
Safety
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Grade
C-
Unsafe
King University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 500 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable: around $5,000 per year.Army ROTC programs are available at King University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.
ROTC
Available
Available
Yes
Based on the college crime data, King University seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
King University Location and Address
Postal Address:King University
1350 King College Road
Bristol, Tennessee
37620-2699, USA
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