King College

1350 King College Rd, Bristol, TN 37620

Website: King College

King College School Description

Our mission is to educate students in an academically rigorous and collegiate setting that integrates Christian faith, scholarship, service and career, leading to meaningful lives of achievement and cultural transformation in Christ.

King College is a Presbyterian-affiliated comprehensive college structured on a university model offering more than 80 majors, minors, pre-professional degrees and concentrations in fields such as business, computer science, nursing, law, medical and health sciences, education, humanities and pharmaceutical science. Graduate program are offered in business administration. A number of off-campus learning opportunities and travel destinations are also available.

At King College, you’ll depart from the ordinary with academic opportunities you’re unlikely to find at other institutions our size. King offers an integrated and innovative first-year program, The Quest for Significance, and innovative program structures, including an MBA and a program for Global Health.

Find your passion among our more than 80 majors, concentrations, pre-professional programs, and minors offered in four schools. You’ll find majors that prepare you for “hot” career fields like forensic science, neuroscience, online media and marketing, technical and professional communication, and bio-business.

We are located in Bristol, Tennessee, the twin city of Bristol, Virginia. One community in two states: Bristol, Virginia, on the north side of State Street and Bristol, Tennessee, on the south side nestled in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains.

Both Bristols are part of the Tri-Cities metropolitan area with a total population of nearly 450,000. Bristol is known as the "Birthplace of Country Music." It's also home of the Bristol Motor Speedway, which attracts thousands of people to the area each year for NASCAR races on the world's fastest half-mile track.

In addition to auto racing, you'll find plenty of recreational entertainment, dining and shopping options in the area. For example you might:

* Explore the winding paths and breathtaking scenery of Bristol Caverns
* Shop the specialty stores and coffeehouses along State Street
* Absorb some culture at The Paramount Center of the Arts, Theater Bristol, and Viking Hall Civic Center, offering everything from rock concerts to ballet

The campus sits on 135 wooded acres and Georgian-style architecture buildings provide a quiet, beautiful learning environment that's just two minutes away from bustling downtown Bristol.

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King College

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King College is a private Presbyterian-affiliated comprehensive college located in Bristol, Tennessee.

Founded in 1867, King College is an independently governed institution with covenant affiliations to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC). Consistent with its historic motto Ecclesiae et Litteris (For the Church and For Learning), the Christian character of the College is expressed in a program intentionally built on a foundation of the classic Presbyterian tradition, the authority of Scripture, and personal commitment to Jesus and His service.

King College offers more than 80 majors, minors and pre-professional programs. During the 2006-07 school year, King enrolled students from 27 states and roughly 20 countries.

The College offers three graduate programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and Master of Education (MEd). The College offers four professional studies programs for working professionals: RN-to-BSN, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Chemistry (BChem), and Bachelor of Information Technology (BTech).

King College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and is a member of numerous associations, including the Appalachian College Association (ACA) and the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU).

College Mission: To educate students in an academically rigorous and collegiate setting that integrates Christian faith, scholarship, service and career, leading to meaningful lives of achievement and cultural transformation in Christ.

College Vision: To grow continually as a Christian comprehensive college, with pre-professional and professional schools, that builds lives for achievement and cultural transformation in Christ.

History

In April 1866 the Holston Presbytery assembled at the old Pleasant Grove Church, Bristol, Tennessee, to establish a Christian college. The College was built on of land in Bristol that had been donated by Reverend James King, in whose honor it is named. The first classes were offered in August 1867.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
873
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
89%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 19,262
Students Receiving Aid:
82%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 20
Selectivity:
Most Selective
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King College Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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King College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 89%
Part-Time 11%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 83%
Other 14%
African-American 2%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 57%
Out-of-State 43%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Tennessee 57%
Virginia 29%
North Carolina 3%
South Carolina 1%
Florida 0%
Percent of Students International: 2%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 57%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Basketball (Appalachian Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Appalachian Athletic Conference)
Track (Appalachian Athletic Conference)

King College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 19,262    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 18,156    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,106    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,533 27%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 3,004 42%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 5,578 79%  
Student Loans:
$ 2,896 42%  
Any Aid:
  82%  

King College Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 21% (Most Selective)

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 20.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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