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Kentucky Christian is in Grayson, Kentucky. Grayson is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is classified as a Christian Churches and Churches of Christ college. Kentucky Christian is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at Kentucky Christian include religion and philosophy.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Kentucky Christian scored at least 560 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 430 to 560 in 2005. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most.
Approximately 591 students study at the school (in 2005).
Students at Kentucky Christian can take advantage of the school's meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Kentucky Christian University is to educate students for Christian leadership and service in the Church and in professions throughout the world."
More complete details are provided below.
Kentucky Christian University
100 Academic Pky
Grayson, KY 41143-1199
General Phone: (606) 474-3000
Admissions Phone: (606) 474-3266
Financial Aid Phone: (606) 474-3226
http://www.kcu.edu
Kentucky Christian awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 44 | youth ministry, theological and ministerial studies, bible studies, religious music, pastoral counseling, theology and religious vocations |
| Liberal Arts | 17 | history, humanities, diversity studies, English |
| Education And Teaching | 17 | middle school teaching, elementary school teaching, music teaching |
| Business And Management | 17 | business management |
| Family And Social Work | 6 | social work |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 5 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 4 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Music | 0 | music management, music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Kentucky Christian in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 103 | 20 |
| Master's degree | 7 | 1 |
In 2005, Kentucky Christian had a total enrollment of 591 students (572 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| Graduate | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 37% |
| Kentucky | 33% |
| Indiana | 10% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Grayson, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 335 | 235 | 70% | 142 | 60% |
| Men | 141 | 97 | 69% | 58 | 60% |
| Women | 194 | 138 | 71% | 82 | 59% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 18% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 75% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (606) 474-3266
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,595 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,595 |
| Room and board | $ 4,664 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,384 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,304 |
Financial Aid:
Kentucky Christian participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 196500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (606) 474-3226
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 27 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $43,111 | 5 | $42,402 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $37,750 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $38,025 | 3 | $36,009 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $31,329 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $41,153 | 12 | $37,113 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious/Sacred Music
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Youth Ministry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Kentucky Christian Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Christian Churches and Churches of Christ affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers a board (meal) plan
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