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King's College And Seminary

King's College And Seminary

The King's College and Seminary was founded by Pastor Jack W. Hayford in 1997. This Pentecostal/ Charismatic bible institute in the Van Nuys district of Los Angeles, California is popularly referred to as The King's. It grants an associate's degree in Christian ministry, and a bachelor's degree in theological studies. Graduate certificate courses, and master's degrees in divinity, and practical theology are offered through the seminary division. A doctorate degree program in ministry is also available. In addition, The King's College and Seminary provides personal enrichment courses through the Hayford Bible Institute.

Students of The King's College and Seminary are offered job placement assistance, library facilities, hands-on training experience, and financial aid. The institute participates in Federal Financial Aid programs, and offers Pell grants, Stafford loans, and Veterans Educational Benefits. Apart from this, eligible candidates can also apply for outside scholarships and personal loans.

Overview of King's College And Seminary

King's College And Seminary is found in Van Nuys, CA. Van Nuys is a large city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Interdenominational identity. King's College And Seminary is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at the school.

Areas of Study

King's College And Seminary is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.

King's College And Seminary Selectivity

Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.

Student Body

Students numbered 531 in 2007-2008 at King's College And Seminary. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at King's College And Seminary are male.

Student Life

A lot of students at the school attend part-time.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"As a Spirit-filled evangelical community of higher education, The King's is dedicated to the preparation of men and women for effective leadership and Christ-like servanthood."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting King's College And Seminary

King's College And Seminary
14800 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91405-2233
General Phone: (818) 779-8040
http://www.kingsseminary.edu

King's College And Seminary Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Religion and Philosophy98theology, ministry, bible studies, pastoral counseling

Number of programs and degrees for King's College And Seminary in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree292
Postbaccalaureate certificate181
Bachelor's degree171
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years151
Associate's degree101
Doctor's degree - other91
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years01

Student Body

In 2007-2008, King's College And Seminary had a total enrollment of 531 students (273 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men73%
Women27%
Full-Time27%
Part-Time73%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate46%
Graduate54%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White58%
Black12%
Hispanic8%
Asian7%
American Indian0%
Unknown14%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-193%
20-216%
22-245%
25-2911%
30-349%
35-3910%
40-4928%
50-6425%
65+3%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Colorado42%
California25%
Kansas8%

King's College And Seminary Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time29 %
Part-Time50 %

King's College And Seminary Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Los Angeles, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

King's College And Seminary Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1515100%1173%
Men1010100%880%
Women55100%360%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencerequired
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)recommended
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsrecommended

King's College And Seminary Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 8,385
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,385
Books and supplies$ 1,200

Financial Aid:
King's College And Seminary participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3516300)

King's College And Seminary Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year3$60,0002*
All faculty totalcalendar year3$60,0002*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year5$51,3403$47,250
All faculty totalacademic year5$51,3403$47,250

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

King's College And Seminary Degree Programs (2007)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Theology/Theological Studies

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King's College And Seminary Highlights

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What Sets King's College And Seminary Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%King's College And Seminary % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%King's College And Seminary % of degrees in religion and philosophy
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%King's College And Seminary % students 40 years or older
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%King's College And Seminary % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%King's College And Seminary Male % of student body
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 13%King's College And Seminary Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Interdenominational affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Has ROTC (army)

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