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King College, KC, is a private college in Bristol, Tennessee. The college, which was established in 1867, is situated on a 135 acre campus. Programs are offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels in arts, sciences, business, education, and health services. The schools of the college are as follows:
King College is a provisional member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II. Students participate in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming/diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball, cheerleading, and softball. The nickname of the KC athletics teams is Tornado. The college has a Student Government Association which represents the interests of students and oversees the student organization activities. Some of the student organizations are the History & Political Science Society, the Jazz/Gospel Choir, International Justice Mission, and the Newman Club.
King is located in a small city, in Bristol, TN. The school is officially a Presbyterian Church (USA) school. King is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Post-Master's certificate.
One of the good things about King is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at the school often study mathematics, business and management, and nursing and emergency medicine.
The admissions department at King does not accept all those who apply. In 2007-2008, 37% of applicants were rejected at the school. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 450 to 540 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 550 or higher on the math SAT.
The school offers classes to 1,515 students (1,445 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at King are 40 years old or older.
Many students live in housing on or near campus. King does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Appalachian Athletic Conference competitions. King offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational 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."
More complete details are provided below.
King College
1350 King College Rd
Bristol, TN 37620-2699
General Phone: (423) 968-1187
http://www.king.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 200 | business, business management, accounting, electronic commerce, marketing, accounting and finance, international business, managerial economics |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 169 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 28 | political science, English, Spanish language, economics courses, interdisciplinary studies, English language and literature, American history, foreign language and literature, ... |
| Science | 26 | biology, biochemistry, physics, chemistry, chemistry courses |
| Therapy and Counseling | 11 | psychology |
| Education and Teaching | 9 | education, education courses |
| Religion and Philosophy | 5 | bible studies, theology and religious vocations |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 3 | sports and fitness management |
| Art Studies | 1 | visual and performing arts |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | computer and info science |
| Media | 1 | communication and journalism |
| Medicine | 1 | neuroscience |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 0 | forensic science |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 0 | science tech |
Number of programs and degrees for King in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 368 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 90 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, King had a total enrollment of 1,515 students (1,445 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 25% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 48% |
| Virginia | 31% |
| North Carolina | 5% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Florida | 4% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
King offers campus housing for 493 of its 1,445 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bristol, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 898 | 562 | 63% | 187 | 33% |
| Men | 409 | 259 | 63% | 90 | 35% |
| Women | 489 | 303 | 62% | 97 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 41% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 73% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,582 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,582 |
| Room and board | $ 6,900 |
| Room charge | $ 3,450 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,450 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
King participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 349600)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 12 | $54,788 | 6 | $62,105 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 12 | $52,411 | 9 | $51,612 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 10 | $45,149 | 16 | $49,047 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $45,484 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 35 | $50,757 | 36 | $50,817 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Track | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 164 | 115 | 279 |
| Baseball | 45 | 0 | 45 |
| Track | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| Basketball | 20 | 16 | 36 |
| All Other Sports | 79 | 79 | 158 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Education, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American History (United States)
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets King Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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