King College

King College is a private, independently governed comprehensive college located in Bristol, Tennessee. It was founded in 1867 and today sits upon an area of 135 acres. It offers associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in several subjects, including arts, science and business studies. In addition the college also offers several pre-professional programs. The college is organized into the following academic schools:

• Peeke School of Christian Mission
• School of Arts and Sciences
• School of Business and Economics
• School of Education
• School of Nursing

King College has an active campus life. There are several student clubs and organizations operating in the campus, including the Kappa Epsilon Honors Society, The Guild Players, the History Political Science Club and Symphonic Band. ‘The Kayseean’ is the student-run newspaper of the college.

King College Highlights

Where King College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Presbyterian Church (USA) religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in business and management, mathematics, and nursing and emergency medicine.
• Selective admissions.
• Large number of students.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.

Other important characteristics:

• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

King Students

The student enrollment at King was 1,515 in 2007 (1,339 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 86% of enrolled students and graduate students are 14%.

About 4% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 96% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: King participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

King provides on-campus housing for 493 of its 1,339 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

King Athletics

King is in the Appalachian Athletic Conference for major sports.

King offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 164 male students received the aid (men were 59% of those receiving aid) and 115 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 41% of students receiving such aid) .

King Admissions (2007)