King University
Bristol, TN
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,301
Graduate Enrollment: 300
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 66.19%
Male/Female: 33% / 67% (2017)
First generation college students: 51.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 36.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.5% (2016)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 53.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 26.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 14.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 8.4% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 80.3%
Black: 6.4%
Hispanic: 0.9%
Asian: 1.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 3.8%
Non-resident alien: 3.1%
Unknown race: 3.6%
Black: 6.4%
Hispanic: 0.9%
Asian: 1.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 3.8%
Non-resident alien: 3.1%
Unknown race: 3.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $44,506
In-State tuition: $32,838Out-of-State tuition: $32,838
Estimated books and supplies: $1,560 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,668 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,210 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $6,300 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,210 (2022)
Average Family Income: $57,206 (2017)
Median Family Income: $35,279 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 42.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 64.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $22,750 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $241 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $23,458 |
| $30k-48k | $19,205 |
| $48k-75k | $20,149 |
| $75k-110k | $21,827 |
| $110k+ | $25,587 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 41%6-year graduation rate: 46%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.3% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $22,750 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $10,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $18,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $18,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 61.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 66.0% (2017) |
| @5 year | 75.0% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 46.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 51.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $42,393 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $59,480 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 33 | $19,850 | $210 | $45,972 ($3,831) | |
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 11 | $22,750 | $239 | $33,701 ($2,808) | |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 6 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 42 | $24,875 | $233 | $29,966 ($2,497) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 27 | $22,702 | $196 | $34,006 ($2,834) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 20 | $28,732 | $257 | $32,678 ($2,723) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 33 | $34,675 | $265 | $47,224 ($3,935) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Medical Illustration and Informatics. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 99 | $25,000 | $236 | $58,924 ($4,910) | $73,580 ($6,132) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 89 | $582 | $74,795 ($6,233) | ||
| First Professional Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 1 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 171 | $26,049 | $257 | $38,260 ($3,188) | $47,425 ($3,952) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 129 | $455 | $53,714 ($4,476) | $66,101 ($5,508) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 4 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $47,826Full time faculty: 65%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $36,797,332 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $37,406,380 (2022)