At a glance
Average net price
$22,347
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
47.9%
Admission rate
100%
Undergrad size
908
In-state tuition
$36,194
Out-of-state tuition
$36,194
Cost of attendance
$49,004
Median earnings (10y)
$59,831
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- 21
- Retention
- 60.1%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (27%), business (22%), health (21%).
- STEM11%
- Health21%
- Business22%
- Humanities & arts11%
- Social sciences27%
- Trades & services8%
- Business22.4%~203 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions20.5%~187 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~113 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology9.7%~88 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~55 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science5.1%~47 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education4.5%~41 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~33 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History2.7%~25 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~19 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~16 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.5%~14 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.2%~11 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.2%~11 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication1.2%~11 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences0.6%~5 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering0.3%~3 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~3 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~3 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
27 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 170 | $55,715 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 154 | $48,734 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 137 | $34,822 | $26,049 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 136 | $74,958 | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 80 | — | $28,732 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 55 | $28,640 | $24,875 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 55 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 51 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 44 | $32,753 | $22,702 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 38 | $26,091 | $22,750 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 38 | $43,199 | $34,675 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 31 | $43,667 | $19,850 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 26 | $36,226 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 26 | $21,587 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 16 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Master's | 13 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 6 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Graduate certificate | 6 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About King University
King University is a small institution located in Bristol, Tennessee, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 908 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Public administration.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at King University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $22,347 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $36,194 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $49,004 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 47.9%, a average completion outcome. 60.1% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $59,831 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
King University confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Public administration. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (27% of credentials), business (22% of credentials), health (21% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
King University accepts 100% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 21.
Location & campus
Set in Bristol, Tennessee (city), King University draws students from across Tennessee and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about King University
Q.How much does King University cost?
The average net price at King University is $22,347 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $49,004.
Q.What is the graduation rate at King University?
King University has a 6-year graduation rate of 47.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into King University?
King University admits 100% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do King University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median King University graduate earns $59,831 per year.
Q.What is tuition at King University?
Published tuition is $36,194 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is King University located?
King University is located in Bristol, Tennessee (ZIP 37620).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with King University at their official website.