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King University (KU)

Black Pinpoint 1350 King College Road | Bristol, TN | 37620

01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
724
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Acceptance Rate
100%
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Average HS GPA
3.55

SAT & ACT Test Scores

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
17 - 23

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Optional

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Academic GPA

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$35,590
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,300
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$3,222
On-Campus Room and Board
11426
Approximate Expenses per year
$51,538

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
11 : 1
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Total Faculty
168
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Terminal Degree
97

Gender

Women
99
Men
69
Minority
International

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
0%

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Master's certificate

06. Student Body

Gender

58% female42% male

Out of State

43% are out
of state
57% are
in-state

Students

86% are
full time
14% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
961
Foreign Countries Represented
27

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Caucasian
Unknown
International

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

Students
28%
First-Year Students
69%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Deeanna Keller
Senior Enrollment Counselor, Transfer & Nursing & Campus Visit Coordinator
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Office of Admissions 1350 King College Road Bristol, TN 37620-2699
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800-362-0014

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Monday-Friday

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8-5
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800-362-0014

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconadmissions@king.edu

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Year-round

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Limited to high school seniors, transfer students, and athletic prospects. Availability varies; please check ahead.

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Taxi/Lyft/Uber services are available, as well as a city bus system with a stop on campus. A Greyhound Bus Lines terminal is located in Bristol. The closest airport is Tri-Cities Regional Airport in Blountville, TN.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

From Knoxville, TN - I-81 North (passing KU sign @ Exit 74) across the Virginia state line to Exit 3 - I-381, which becomes Commonwealth Ave. Continue straight to 5th traffic light, turn left onto State Street and follow approx. 2 miles. Entrance is on the right. From Roanoke, VA - Take I-81 South (passing KU sign at Exit 5) to Exit 3, I-381, which becomes Commonwealth Ave. Continue to 4th traffic light. Turn left on State Street and follow approx. 2 miles. Entrance is on the right. From Asheville, NC - Take I-26 W to Johnson City. Exit at Roan St./Bristol exit, taking 19E and 11E to Bristol. You will enter Bristol on the Volunteer Parkway. Continue on the parkway until it intersects with State Street. Turn right onto to State Street and follow approx. 2 miles. Entrance is on the right.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

The Bristol Hotel (Bristol, VA); Courtyard Mariott (Bristol, VA); Comfort Inn (Bristol, VA); Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites (Bristol, VA); Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott (Bristol, TN); Days Inn by Wyndham (Bristol, TN); Hampton Inn (Bristol, TN); Motel 6 (Bristol, VA); Quality Inn and Suites (Birstol, VA); Hilton Garden Inn (Bristol, VA); Red Roof Inn (Bristol, VA)


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division II

Participate in intramural sports
16%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
49%

Men's Sports (Tornado)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball
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Wrestling

Women's Sports (Tornado)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball
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Wrestling

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
21
Number of Honor Societies
3
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
4

12. Student Services

Military

Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: East Tennessee State University

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateDec 15

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$28,971
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$22,414
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,845
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
58%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$30,367
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$27,557
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Nursing Scholarships
03 - Need-Based Federal Pell
04 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
05 - Need-Based SEOG
06 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
0%

Career Services

01 - Classes
02 - Interest Inventory
03 - Internships

Opportunities at School

01 - Coop
02 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biochemistry.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business/Commerce, General.
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04 EDUCATION.

  • Biology Teacher Education.
  • Chemistry Teacher Education.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • History Teacher Education.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Physics Teacher Education.
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education.
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other.
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05 ENGINEERING.

  • Pre-Engineering.
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06 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.
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08 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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09 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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11 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Mathematics, General.
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12 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.

  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
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13 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.

  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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14 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.

  • Religion/Religious Studies.
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15 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
  • Physics, General.
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16 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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18 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • International Relations and National Security Studies, Other.
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19 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Digital Arts.
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
  • Music, General.

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