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King University

King University is a small, private institution located in Bristol, tn. Founded in 1867, King University offers undergraduate degrees in 53 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 1,065 undergraduates
cost $33,784 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into King University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 60.8%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.5
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! King University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Computer Science and Information Technology
Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Social Work
Business/Commerce, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $33,784
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,960
Books & supplies $1,656
Other expenses $3,410
Cost of attendance* $48,810
Average financial aid package $23,328
Estimated cost $25,482 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $33,784
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,960
Books & supplies $1,656
Other expenses $3,410
Cost of attendance* $48,810
Average financial aid package $23,328
Estimated cost $25,482 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? King University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,065, with gender binary students split 37% male and 63% female.

Total enrollment

1,299

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
56%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
30%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At King University, students love their Student Government Association, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1350 King College Road, Bristol, TN 37620-2699
phone 423-968-1187
address https://www.king.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Women in stem

King security and intelligence studies student group

Enactus

Stea-ke

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about King University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is King University?

King University is located in Bristol, tn.

What is the acceptance rate at King University? 

The acceptance rate for King University is 61%.

What’s the average GPA for King University?

The average high school GPA for King University students was 3.5.

How much does it cost for 4 years at King University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at King University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $195,240.

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