Overview
Enrollment
King University, located in Bristol, Tennessee near the Virginia border, operates from a 135-acre suburban campus in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Founded in 1867 as King College by Presbyterian leaders, the institution transitioned to university status in 2013 while maintaining its affiliation with the Presbyterian Church (USA). The university's academic programs emphasize traditional liberal arts education alongside professional programs, with notable strengths in nursing, business, and teacher education. King provides traditional dormitory housing for undergraduate students on its main campus, while also maintaining satellite locations in Knoxville and Nashville for adult and graduate programs. The institution competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Tornado, participating in the Conference Carolinas.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
King College is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for King College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#632 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#426 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Colleges in Tennessee
#13 in Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
#30 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1000/1160 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.46 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,656 |
| Other Fees | $1,842 |
| Room and Board | $9,960 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,410 |
| Total One Year Cost | $48,810 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 40% |
| Business | 30% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 5% |
| Biology | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=220516 IPEDS survey data for King College.
Current students may use the King College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024