King University
King University is one of the forty-four private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Tennessee. The campus is located in an urban area, in Bristol.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,162 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 197 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 138 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 70%). Every year 52% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.King University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $27,024, and fees were $1,548. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $27,024 and $1,548 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall City |
Number of Students2,162 |
Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA) |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate70% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Master's degree | 9 | 72 |
Bachelor's degree | 32 | 225 |
Post-master's certificate | 0 | 3 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 5 |
Compare Schools
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21 miles away |
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33 miles away |
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44 miles away |
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65 miles away |
Alice Lloyd College
65 miles away |
Montreat College
65 miles away |
Bluefield College
68 miles away |
Lenoir-Rhyne University
75 miles away |
Frontier Nursing University
78 miles away |
Carson-Newman University
81 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1947 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2001 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/13/2007 - Current |
Admission
51%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 952 to 1153 |
ACT | 18 to 26 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Considered but not required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Considered but not required |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $50 |
Graduates | $100 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $600/credit | |
In State Students | $600/credit | |
Out of State Students | $600/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $490/credit | |
In State Students | $490/credit | |
Out of State Students | $490/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $27,000 | $27,000 | $27,000 |
ADN | 70 | $42,000 | $42,000 | $42,000 |
BSN | 125 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 |
FNP | 50 | $24,500 | $24,500 | $24,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 95% of King University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 41% | $3,908 |
Other Federal Grant | 18% | $1,024 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 32% | $5,196 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 94% | $17,080 |
Federal Student Loans | 62% | $5,924 |
Private Loans | 5% | $9,214 |
$18,197
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$17,970 |
$30,001 to $48,000$15,124 |
$48,001 to $75,000$19,341 |
$75,001 to $110,000$18,685 |
Over $110,000$20,732 |
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Student Population
1,799
Undergrads
363
Graduates
1,380
Women
782
Men
89%
Full-time
11%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
81% |
Black/African American |
7% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
Hispanic |
4% |
Non-resident alien |
2% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Asian |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Tennessee state board of nursing.