Overview

King University is a University institution located in Bristol, TN, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1350 King College Road
Bristol, TN  37620
United States

Contact Mandie Roberts
Director of Undergraduate Recruitment
Email: admissions@king.edu
Phone: 423-652-6042
Fax: 423-652-4727

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business/commerce, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Levels And Methods, Other
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health/health Care Administration/management
Medical Informatics
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
History And Political Science
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
International Relations And National Security Studies, Other
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Arts
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,195

Applied

650

Accepted

1,080

Enrolled

Female Admissions

731

Females Applied

401

Females Accepted

55%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

464

Males Applied

249

Males Accepted

54%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.5

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 3

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	September 1st
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		513	603
SAT Math		518	610
ACT Composite		18	22

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

34,220

Private

Fees

1,974

Full-time student fees

10,880

Room & board

5,464

Room only

Financial Aid

23,328

Avg. Financial Aid Package

30,901

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

27,246

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,873

Avg. Loan Aid

12,488

Avg. Grant Aid

21,457

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

70.34%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

17%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,080

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

43%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.9%
Black or African American	6.56%
White or Caucasian	73.54%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.51%
Asian	0.51%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.31%
Two or more races	3.79%
Other	1.95%

Gender

Male (39.81%)

Female (59.81%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	21%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Dogwood Festival/Alumni Weekend, Family Weekend and Late Night Exam Breakfast

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Women in STEM, King Security and Intelligence Studies Student Group, Enactus and STEA-KE

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Acrobatics And Tumbling		No	No
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading			No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 2
Indoor Track		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2
Wrestling		Division 2

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Acrobatics And Tumbling	No	Division 2
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		Division 2
Cheerleading	No	Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Indoor Track	No	Division 2
Racquetball		Division 2
Sand Volleyball		Division 2
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Table Tennis		Division 2
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Triathlon		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2
Wrestling		Division 2

Faculty

179

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 71

Part-time - 108

Male - 69

Female - 110