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About King University

faith-based missionsmall class sizesnursing and health focusmasters programs

King University is a private university in Bristol, TN, known for its faith-based mission, small class sizes, and nursing and health focus. With an acceptance rate of 61%, King University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 152 students each year. King University is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. King University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $21,926 per year; the sticker price of $47,276 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

King University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

61%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to King University

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Essay Strategy
King University has a Presbyterian heritage and emphasizes faith, service, and community, so if any of these values connect to your story, make that connection explicit in your application materials rather than leaving it implied.
Test Score Strategy
Since King is test optional and your scores fall below their 75th percentile, skip submitting them and let your GPA, activities, and any essays carry your application instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What King University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$47k/yr$22.7k
30k-48k~$47k/yr$17.7k
48k-75k~$47k/yr$18.0k
75k-110k~$47k/yr$21.2k
110k+~$47k/yr$27.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

46%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$52k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,325
Undergrad Enrollment
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