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King College Admission Requirements

Bristol, Tennessee

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Your chances of getting into King College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

60.8%
Admission Difficulty for King College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very Easy 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at King College is 60.8%.  Its admission rate is the 13th lowest in Tennessee.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into King College and can you get accepted?

King College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 532 out of the 875 who applied were admitted.

King College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.46. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 29% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into King College?

61% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to King College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.46 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1080 on the SAT
  • Score 21 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

King College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.46

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into King College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into King College are to have around a 3.46 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as King College accepts 61% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at King College is 3.46 on the 4.0 scale. 22% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #25 in Tennessee for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since King College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted King College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 21.62% Good
3.75 to 3.99 15.14% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 18.92% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 12.43% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 17.84% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 11.35% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.16% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.54% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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King College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by King College. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1000-1160

Applicants Submitting SAT 

15%
SAT Scores for King College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 490
Math 25th Percentile 510
Composite 25th Percentile 1000
SAT Scores for King College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 580
Math 75th Percentile 580
Composite 75th Percentile 1160
Average SAT Score 1080

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to King College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at King College is 1080 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1000-1160. Students who get into King College score in the top 60 percent of all SAT test takers..  King College ranks #24 in the state of Tennessee for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1080 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. King College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1000 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1000, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 920, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

King College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1080 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1080, you have around a 61% chance of being admitted. A 1160 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 75% chance of getting in.

King College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1160 and Above Good >75%
1080 to 1160 Avg + 61%-75%
1000 to 1080 Avg - 45%-61%
920 to 1000 Reach 30%-45%
Less than 920 Low <30%
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King College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

18-24 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

45%
ACT Scores for King College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 16
Math 25th Percentile 16
Composite 25th Percentile 18
ACT Scores for King College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 23
Math 75th Percentile 23
Composite 75th Percentile 24
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into King College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to King College is 21, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 24.  The school ranks #25 in Tennessee for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 21. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 15.

45 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to King College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as King College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into King College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 21 score has around 61% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 75% with a 24 ACT score.

King College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
24 and Above Good >75%
21 to 24 Avg + 61%-75%
18 to 21 Avg - 45%-61%
15 to 18 Reach 30%-45%
Less than 15 Low <30%
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High School Class Rank

66% of King College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 39% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted King College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 12%
Top 25% of class 39%
Top 50% of class 66%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

King College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 522 352 875
Accepted 309 222 532
Acceptance Rate 59% 63% 61%
Enrolled 83 68 152
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 27% 31% 29%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to King College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to King College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

King College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at King College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because King College is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.46 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1080 on the SAT and 21 on the ACT will further lock in your application.

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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.

Last updated February 24, 2024