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Kentucky Christian University at Grayson, Kentucky was founded in 1919 by J. W. Lusby and J. O. Snodgrass. It was then known as the Christian Normal Institute. The college underwent a few changes in name and was finally renamed as Kentucky Christian University in 2004. Commonly known as KCU, the college is a private baccalaureate level institute.
KCU offers the students with programs leading to a bachelor’s or master’s degree. The program areas offered by the college include nursing, music, bible studies, business, education, arts and sciences. KCU has the following academic divisions:
Graduate School
Keeran school of Education
Sack school of Bible and Ministry
School of Arts and Sciences
School of Business
School of Music
School of Social Work and Human Services
Yancey School of Nursing
KCU has an active Greek life comprising of the Pi Chi Delta and Kappa Psi Sigma societies. The college also has a number of other student organizations such as Global Mission Awareness, Laos Protos and Herodotus Society. KCU also has an active student government body.
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Campus Location100 Academic Pky
Grayson, KY 41143-1199
USA
Main Tel: (606) 474-3000
Web Site The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities. |
Kentucky Christian University HighlightsWhere Kentucky Christian University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 84 | 21 | | Master | 6 | 1 |
Kentucky Christian StudentsThe student enrollment at Kentucky Christian was 632 in 2007 (586 full-time equivalent). About 65% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 35% of the class. Undergrads are 97% of enrolled students and graduate students are 3%. About 7% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 93% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 12,555 | | Room and board | $ 4,992 | | Books and supplies | $ 850 | | Other | $ 3,336 |
Financial Aid: Kentucky Christian participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 34 |
Housing and MealsKentucky Christian provides on-campus housing for 510 of its 586 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
Kentucky Christian Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 59% | | Women | 73% | | All | 64% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 400-510 | | Math | 390-550 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (7 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (16 awarded) - Elementary Education and Teaching
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Music Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (3 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (15 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- History
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MUSIC (2 awarded) - Music Management and Merchandising
- Music Performance
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (14 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (30 awarded) - Bible/Biblical Studies
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
- Theology and Religious Vocations
- Youth Ministry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (3 awarded) - Counseling Psychology
- Psychology
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