Kentucky Christian University

  • 4/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Grayson, KY
  • 1.0 1 review
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Overview

Total enrollment

550
Kentucky Christian University overview
  • Location Grayson, Kentucky
  • Website kcu.edu
  • Type Private 4 Year
  • Setting Distant Town
  • Religious Affiliation Christian Churches and Churches of Christ
Kentucky Christian University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Kentucky Christian University (KCU) is a private Christian institution situated in the rural town of Grayson in northeastern Kentucky, approximately 30 miles west of the West Virginia border. Established in 1919 as Christian Normal Institute, the university maintains its affiliation with the Christian Churches and Churches of Christ while offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The 121-acre campus features traditional brick buildings centered around a main quad, with academic programs focusing primarily on ministry, education, nursing, and business. KCU operates as a residential campus with several dormitories for its student population, and competes in the NAIA Division II as the Knights, primarily in basketball and other select sports.

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Ratings

Kentucky Christian University is rated within the lower 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    4 out of 10
  • Academics
    4 out of 10
  • Resources
    4 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    3 out of 10
  • Value
    2 out of 10
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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
Kentucky Christian University admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 900/1040
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/23
  • GPA 3.16

Acceptance Rate

60.9%
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  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 28%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$26,625
Costs for Kentucky Christian University
Fee Cost
Tuition $26,625
Books and Supplies $1,400
Other Fees $925
Room and Board $9,800
Budget for Other Expenses $4,948
Total One Year Cost $43,698
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$33,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

44% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Kentucky Christian University are Theology and Religious Vvocations, Education, and Business. 65% of students major in Theology and Religious Vvocations, 7% in Education, and 7% in Business.

  • Theology and Religious Vvocations 65%
  • Education 7%
  • Business 7%
  • Health Professions 6%
  • Human Services 4%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=157100.

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Last updated: August 2026