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King is located in a small city, in Bristol, Tennessee. 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 Master's degree.
One of the good things about King is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at the school often study science, mathematics, business and management, and nursing and emergency medicine.
The admissions department at King does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 460 to 570 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 570 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
The school offers classes to 970 students (869 full-time equivalent).
Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Appalachian Athletic Conference competitions. The school 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
Admissions Phone: (423) 652-4861
Financial Aid Phone: (423) 652-4725
http://www.king.edu
King awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 68 | business, business management, electronic commerce, managerial economics |
| Liberal Arts | 36 | English, history, political science, Spanish language, foreign language and literature, French language, interdisciplinary studies, American studies, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 36 | registered nursing |
| Science | 12 | biology, physics, biochemistry, chemistry, chemistry courses |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 7 | theology and religious vocations, bible studies, missionary studies, religion |
| Education And Teaching | 5 | education, education courses |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 1 | visual and performing arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer and info science |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | science tech |
Number of programs and degrees for King in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 151 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 29 | 1 |
In 2005, King had a total enrollment of 970 students (869 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 23% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 59% |
| Virginia | 20% |
| North Carolina | 7% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
King offers campus housing for 468 of its 869 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bristol, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 906 | 524 | 58% | 209 | 40% |
| Men | 374 | 231 | 62% | 97 | 42% |
| Women | 532 | 293 | 55% | 112 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 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 | 49% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 68% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (423) 652-4861
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,626 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,626 |
| Room and board | $ 5,720 |
| Room charge | $ 2,850 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,870 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
King participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 349600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (423) 652-4725
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 31 | 21 |
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 | 10 | $48,183 | 3 | $51,433 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 10 | $43,322 | 5 | $45,640 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 10 | $36,315 | 10 | $39,575 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 31 | $42,329 | 21 | $41,345 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Track | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 85 | 47 | 132 |
| Basketball | 19 | 15 | 34 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Track | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 29 | 29 | 58 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Education, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
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
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Religion/Religious 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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