King University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Bristol, TN that costs an average of $22,416 a year after financial aid, admits 100% of applicants and graduates 44% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$22,416
Acceptance rate
100%
Graduation rate
44%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$65,781

Private nonprofitSmall city908 undergraduates

Cost of King University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$49,948
Tuition and fees, in-state$37,564
Housing and food (on campus)$11,426
Books and supplies$1,300
Average net price after aid$22,416

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$19,395
$30,001–48,000$23,293
$48,001–75,000$20,055
$75,001–110,000$21,258
$110,001+$26,068

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with King University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate100%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate44%
First-year retention60%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$53,678
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$65,781
Rank in Tennessee (earnings)7th of 42 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$21,022
Typical monthly loan payment$239 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants45%
Students with federal loans57%

Majors and programs at King University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (33)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing120$76,423$20,832
Computer and Information Sciences35$55,047$25,279
Business Administration, Management and Operations98$52,048$35,500
Health and Medical Administrative Services32$44,954$22,727
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods19$41,900—
Communication and Media Studies15$41,824—
Social Work78$40,984$23,000
Business/Commerce66$38,919$19,437
Criminal Justice and Corrections28$37,651—
Psychology59$31,739$23,250
Accounting and Related Services4——
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology1——
Biology22——
Chemistry3——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft1——
Engineering1——
English Language and Literature12——
History20——
History and Political Science2——
International Relations and National Security Studies3——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———
Marketing———
Mathematics14——
Medical Illustration and Informatics1——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies7——
Music1——
Physics2——
Religion/Religious Studies4——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1——
Security Science and Technology1——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness43—$25,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas6——
Visual and Performing Arts10——

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities8——

Master's degree programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing112$89,399$47,934
Business Administration, Management and Operations118$55,908$27,468
Curriculum and Instruction17——
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities6——
Social Work33—$32,014

Doctoral degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing———

Professional degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing5——

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing15——

Similar colleges in Tennessee

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Christian Brothers UniversityMemphis$16,84287%$55,642
Tennessee Wesleyan UniversityAthens$14,96569%$53,474
Maryville CollegeMaryville$20,67761%$50,006
Milligan UniversityMilligan$20,00072%$57,255
Bryan College-DaytonDayton$23,601—$55,127
Fisk UniversityNashville$37,14337%$45,614
Tusculum UniversityGreeneville$20,50872%$48,636
Baptist Health Sciences UniversityMemphis$10,16582%$70,235

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About King University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationBristol, TN
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates908
Student-to-faculty ratio11 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websiteking.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is King University's acceptance rate?

King University admits 100% of applicants.

How much does King University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $49,948 a year (tuition and fees: $37,564). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $22,416 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $19,395.

How much do King University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $65,781 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 7th of 42 similar colleges in Tennessee. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($76,423 a year after graduation).

What is King University's graduation rate?

44% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 60% of first-year students return for a second year.