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King University

Bristol, TN · City · 908 students
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$22,347
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
47%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$59,831
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
100%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Located in the scenic Appalachian foothills of Bristol, Tennessee, King University is a private Presbyterian institution best known for seamlessly integrating its Christian heritage with rigorous academic preparation, particularly through its highly regarded programs in nursing, business, and security and intelligence studies. The student experience is defined by a close-knit, supportive campus culture where undergraduates actively participate in NCAA Division II athletics, spiritual life, and outdoor recreation. What sets King apart is its intimate 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio, which guarantees personalized mentorship, combined with a distinctive commitment to service-learning that prepares graduates to be civic-minded leaders in their careers and communities.

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 · 2026-27
King University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$36,840
Fees$2,050
Housing$5,684
Food$5,916
Total published by the school$50,490
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$22,696
$30–48k
$17,677
$48–75k
$18,035
$75–110k
$21,188
$110k+
$27,219
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
47%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
45%
Back for yr 2
60%
Transferred
35%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
44% graduated · 33% transferred · 23% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
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 · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
100%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard
ACT midpoint
21

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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%
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 · EADA 2024-25
  • 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 · measured 2020 & 2021
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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