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.
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.
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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Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See more Business Administration and Management Schools or Online Business Administration and Management School Degree Programs
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| Percent of Students International: | 2% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 57% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NAIA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Appalachian Athletic Conference) Baseball (Appalachian Athletic Conference) Track (Appalachian Athletic Conference) |
| 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% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 21% (Most Selective) |
| 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 |