King University

Bristol, Tennessee
4-year Private university
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Overview

King University is a private institution established in 1867 with suburban setting located in Bristol. It is ranked 59 in Regional Universities South in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It practices semester based academic calendar.

#59 in Regional Universities South
Setting
Suburban
Location Bristol, Tennessee
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1867
Selectivity Low
Size Small
1,122 Undergraduates
Website http://www.king.edu/

Learning

9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Health Professions
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Education
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • History
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$43,490
Cost of Attendance
$19,013
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $29,714
Outstate Tuition Fee $29,714
Room and Board Fees $8,762
$42,393 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

61% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.4 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Does not accept CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

84 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, ELS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
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Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
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Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
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Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$30,901 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$21,457 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $43,490
77% Students with need received Financial Aid
13.7% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Anne Liston Endowed Scholarship
Total Worth Up to $2,000
Eligibility new first time students
Minimum Criteria Son or Daughter of Presbyterian Clergy
Son or Daughter of Presbyterian church staff members
Son or Daughter of Presbyterian overseas missionaries
Requirement for maintenance Based upon academic standing, conduct, and completion of the required stipulations.
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
King Academic Scholarship
Total Worth Varies
Eligibility new Freshman and Transfer GPA for New Transfer students.
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance renewable with satisfactory academic progress.
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Total Worth $1,000
Eligibility Must be members of Phi Theta Kappa Honorary Society.
Minimum Criteria Awarded to potential student leaders.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

King Performing Arts Major Scholarships
Total Worth Music Major Scholarship: $10,000 – $17,000 Theatre Major Scholarship: $10,000 – $17,000 Digital Media Art & Design (DMAD) Major Scholarship: $10,000 – $17,000
Details Open to student's majoring in the Preforming Visual Arts Programs. These awards are based off both talent and academics. An audition or portfolio is required.
Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Scholarship
Total Worth $5,000
Details Female students that are residents of AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, and VA. Must demonstrate high financial need and Christian commitment.
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Students

1,122 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
69% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
41% Students graduate within 6 years