King University
Bristol, TN · Private four-year · City: Small
1,076undergraduates
100%admitted
Test-blind (scores not considered)SAT/ACT
$23,282average net price per year
47%graduate in 6 years
60%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 1,195
- Admitted
- 650
- Admit rate
- 100%
- Admit rate, women
- 55%
- Admit rate, men
- 54%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 26%
- First-year students
- 166
- SAT/ACT
- Test-blind (scores not considered)
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Not considered |
| SAT or ACT scores | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Essay or personal statement | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Considered, not required |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
29 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (3)
- Accounting Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Bachelor's (37 awarded)
- Business/Commerce, General Bachelor's (33 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (2)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management Bachelor's (15 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor's (53 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Social Work Bachelor's (41 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (32 awarded)
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology (2)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology Bachelor's (15 awarded)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (1)
- Information Technology Bachelor's (17 awarded)
Education (4)
- Chemistry Teacher Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (11 awarded)
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- History Teacher Education Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (1)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (12 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (9 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (1)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Bachelor's (8 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (2)
- History and Political Science Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (2)
- Digital Arts Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Music, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Communication and Media Studies, Other Bachelor's (4 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- General Studies Associate (4 awarded)
Social sciences (1)
- International Relations and National Security Studies, Other Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Engineering (1)
- Pre-Engineering Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Philosophy and religious studies (1)
- Religion/Religious Studies Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Physical sciences (1)
- Chemistry, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (7)
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Master's, Post-master's certificate
- Nursing Practice Doctorate (professional)
- Pediatric Nurse/Nursing Master's
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing Master's, Post-master's certificate
- Business Administration and Management, General Master's
- Social Work Master's
- Curriculum and Instruction Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $34,800
- Housing and food on campus
- $10,262
- Books and supplies
- $1,706
- Other on-campus costs
- $3,516
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $50,284
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $50,284
- Total cost living at home
- $43,666
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $22,300 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $19,281 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $21,500 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $28,318 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,331 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 84%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 83%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $24,339
- Got a grant from the college
- 78%
- Average grant from the college
- $20,713
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 42%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 54%
- Average amount borrowed
- $5,946
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 42%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 47%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 47%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 46%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 46%
- Transferred to another college
- 34%
- Came back for year two
- 60%
| Pell grant students | 34% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 56% |
| Neither | 65% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 101 | 52% |
| Men | 89 | 42% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 | 100% (small group) |
| Asian | 2 | 0% (small group) |
| Black | 21 | 19% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 48% |
| White | 132 | 52% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 75% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 3 | 0% (small group) |
| International | 6 | 67% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 192 | 44% | 33% |
| Started here, part-time | 3 | 0% (small group) | 0% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 906 | 78% | 9% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 193 | 55% | 17% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 1,295
- Undergraduates
- 1,076
- Full-time undergraduates
- 883
- Part-time undergraduates
- 193
- Graduate students
- 219
- Students per faculty member
- 12 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 46%
- From out of state
- 48%
- From other countries
- 6%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 27%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 37%
| Women | 60% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 71% |
| Two or more races | 4% |
| Race unknown | 6% |
| International | 5% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Small
- Address
- 1350 King College Road, Bristol, TN, 37620-2699
- County
- Sullivan County
- Type
- Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - professional practice
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Athletics
- NCAA
- Teams include
- basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Army ROTC, Study abroad, Undergraduate research, Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.