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Total Enrollment: 300 Level of Selectivity: Noncompetitive Motto: Success Begins Here Location: Located in Knoxville, the campus is served by a mass-transit bus system. The airport is 12 miles from the campus. Knoxville is the headquarters for the Tennessee Valley Authority. The Tennessee River and the Tennessee Valley Authority lakes offer boating, fishing, swimming, and other water sports. Scenic drives include the famous 100-mile scenic loop trip and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on the Newfound Gap highway. Some of the historic sites are the Confederate Monument, the Ramsey House, the Governor Blount home, and the memorial to the 79th NY regiment, which took part in the siege of Fort Sanders. Knoxville provides a variety of cultural and entertainment opportunities and is surrounded by many recreation areas. It is minutes from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Atlanta, Georgia, is 200 miles, or approximately 4 hours, away. HISTORY Knoxville College is a private, four-year, coed, liberal arts college affiliated with the United Presbyterian Church. Founded in 1875 by Presbyterian missionaries, the College has its roots in the McKee School for Negro Youth, which began in 1863. The first postsecondary-level instruction was offered in 1877, and the first baccalaureate degree was awarded in 1883. Knoxville College is dedicated to the development of the first-generation college student. Its mission is to provide a stimulating and challenging educational experience to students who have been afforded little advantage in society. To this end, Knoxville College provides programs to prepare students for the jobs of today while also teaching them the skills necessary for the jobs of tomorrow. The College provides an experienced, caring faculty to achieve this goal, and it strongly believes in preserving and disseminating the African-American heritage. The main campus of Knoxville is located on 39 acres. Its seventeen-building campus continues to be the primary institution for minority students in east Tennessee. In 1989, Knoxville acquired the two-year Morristown College, which is now named Knoxville College-Morristown. This traditionally black college is a United Negro College Fund member school. ACCREDITATION Knoxville College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and associate degrees.
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Financial Aid Deadline: June 1 (priority)
SAT or ACT required. Entrance Requirements: Graduation from an accredited high school (or equivalent) in the top half of the graduating class; high school transcript with completion of 15 units, including 4 English, 2–3 mathematics (including algebra), 2–3 lab science, 2 social studies, and 3–5 electives; a minimum C average on all high school work; three letters of recommendation; and a pre-entrance medical record. A nonrefundable $15 application fee is required. Admission Application Deadline: July 15 (fall); November 15 (spring) Admission Contact: Director of Admissions, Knoxville College, 901 Knoxville College Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37921; Telephone: 865-524-6525; 800-743-5669 (toll-free); E-mail: admission@falcon.nest.kxcol.edu. Graduation Requirements: A minimum of 124 semester hours for a bachelor’s degree and completion of the general education core, including the following hours: 6 English, 6 mathematics, 8 science, 3 computer science, 3 social science, and 6 history. Must have a cumulative average of at least 2.0, complete at least 30 semester hours in residence at Knoxville College, and complete at least 10 semester hours of major courses at Knoxville College. Must prove proficiency in oral and written English expression, reading, and basic mathematics and successfully complete requirements for the senior comprehensive examination. A minimum of 62 semester hours and the general education core must be completed for an associate degree.
AA Certification: Secretarial Science, Word Processing Bachelor of Arts: Early Childhood Education, English Communications, History, Music Education, Political Science, Psychology, Religion and Philosophy, Sociology Bachelor of Science: Accounting, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Economics, Elementary Education, Health and Physical Education, Information and Science Technology, Marketing, Mathematics, Medical Technology, Psychology, and Tourism, Food, and Lodging Administration Preprofessional Programs: Predentistry, Prelaw, Premedicine, Prenursing, Pretheology
ATHLETIC PROGRAMS Knoxville College is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Intercollegiate Sports: men’s basketball, tennis, track; women's basketball, tennis, and track. Intramural Sports: basketball, bowling, football, softball, and volleyball. Athletic Contact: Director of Athletics, Knoxville College, 531 Knoxville College Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37921; Telephone: 865-524-6530 or 6525. STUDENT LIFE Campus Regulations: Cars permitted without restrictions; quiet hours enforced. Campus Services: Health services, career counseling, and placement. Campus Activities: Social and cultural activities include theater, chorale, band, and dance. Students with musical ability may tour with the Knoxville College Concert Choir or Marching Band throughout the United States and abroad. Interested students may get involved in the student-run newspaper and yearbook. Leadership opportunities are found in the Student Government Association and departmental clubs. Fraternities, sororities, academic clubs, and honor societies are represented on campus. Housing Availability: Campus housing available. Web site: http://www.knoxvillecollege.edu/ Return to Search: Home | State Listing | Alpha Listing |
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