King University

Bristol, TN · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

King University is a private nonprofit institution in Bristol, Tennessee, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 908 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $59,831 ten years after enrollment, which is 47% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 47.1%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $22,750, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.63x. The average net price after financial aid is $22,347 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Registered Nursing, Social Work, Business, and Psychology.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)

$59,831

Graduation Rate

47.1%

Median Debt

$22,750

Average Net Price

$22,347

Earnings-to-Cost Ratio

0.67x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

2.63x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment

908

Admission Rate

99.7%

Average SAT

Not reported

Retention Rate

60.1%

Cost

In-State Tuition

$36,194

Out-of-State Tuition

$36,194

Pell Grant Rate

41.6%

Federal Loan Rate

55.2%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K

$22,696

Income $30K–$48K

$17,677

Income $48K–$75K

$18,035

Income $110K+

$27,219

Student Demographics

Women

66.6%

White

73.1%

Black

5.8%

Hispanic

5.1%

Asian

0.3%

Two or More Races

7.3%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)

59.7%

Accreditations

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels, Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels, Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels (Accredited)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)

Programs (33)

Bachelor (18)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Registered Nursing	$83,010	67
Business Administration & Management	$59,591	61
Social Work	Not reported	37
Business	Not reported	32
Psychology	$40,796	26
Sports & Fitness	Not reported	23
Criminal Justice & Corrections	$48,784	20
Computer & Information Sciences	$75,435	18
Health Services Administration	$54,530	17
History	Not reported	11
Communications	$58,770	10
Biology	Not reported	10
Mathematics	Not reported	9
Teacher Education	$44,219	8
English Language & Literature	Not reported	8
Visual & Performing Arts	Not reported	5
Religion	Not reported	3
Medical Illustration	$67,134	1

Master (5)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Business Administration & Management	$71,222	82
Registered Nursing	$102,808	64
Social Work	Not reported	13
Curriculum & Instruction	Not reported	11
Bioethics & Medical Ethics	Not reported	6

Associate (1)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences	Not reported	4

Graduate Certificate (1)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Registered Nursing	Not reported	6

Show 8 additional programs with limited data

Program	Level	Completers
Secondary Education	Bachelor	2
Registered Nursing	First Professional	2
Romance Languages	Bachelor	1
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology	Bachelor	1
Interdisciplinary Studies	Bachelor	1
History and Political Science	Bachelor	1
Security & Protective Services	Bachelor	1
International Relations	Bachelor	1