Kentucky Christian University — College Profile

About

Located in the scenic Appalachian foothills of Grayson, Kentucky Christian University (KCU) is a private, Christ-centered institution best known for seamlessly integrating a supportive Christian worldview with professional career preparation. The university's strongest academic pathways include its highly regarded Yancey School of Nursing, the Keeran School of Bible and Ministry, and robust programs in teacher education and business. On campus, students experience a tight-knit, vibrant community shaped by NAIA athletics, weekly chapel services, and a unique academic requirement where all undergraduate students complete a foundational core in biblical studies. This faith-infused atmosphere is paired with an intimate student-to-faculty ratio, offering undergraduates immediate, hands-on clinical and field experiences starting early in their college careers.

Wikipedia:Kentucky Christian University (KCU) is a private Christian university in Grayson, Kentucky, United States.

Location

Grayson, KY, 41143-1199 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

CVG · Cincinnati

105 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

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Tuition & fees$26,625

Housing & food (on campus)$9,800

Books & supplies$1,400

Cost of attendance$40,168

Average net price$24,038

Same price for all students

Tuition & fees$26,625

Housing & food (on campus)$9,800

Books & supplies$1,400

Cost of attendance$40,168

Average net price$24,038

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · 2023-24

$0–30k

$23,241

$30–48k

$24,618

$48–75k

$24,031

$75–110k

$24,420

$110k+

$24,116

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

35%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

30%

Back for yr 2

86%

Transferred

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

35% graduated · 65% left or unknown · none transferred or still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$39,921

10 yrs after entry$42,375

Debt

Median at graduation$22,250

Monthly payment$236

Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$26.9k

90th percentile$34,000

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

61%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1090

ACT midpoint

Comp 18–24 · E 16–24 · M 17–22

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Student Body

Gender

Men 69%Women 31%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

12 : 1

Pell grant

43%

First-gen

30%

Family income

$42,846

Independent

15%

Age at entry

21.0

Part-time

Race & ethnicity

White

64%

Hispanic

Black

18%

Two or more

Non-resident

Varsity sports

NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25

Archery
Co-ed
Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Cross Country
Men's · Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Other Sports
Men's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Track and Field (Indoor)
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$39,921

After 10 yrs

$42,375

Business Administration, Management and Operations25

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing10

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods9

Theology and Religious Vocations, Other8

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology8

Biology, General5

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other3

Bible/Biblical Studies3

History2

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas1

Social Work1

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$8M

Full-time faculty

45%

Faculty salary

$4,770/mo

Teaching spend

$7,212

per student

Federal loans

62%

Classification

Carnegie type

Baccalaureate — diverse fields

Undergraduate profile