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Kentucky Christian University

Grayson, Kentucky 41143-1199

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Business-focusedTight-knitCollege town

Known for business — close-knit campus

Kentucky Christian University is a private institution in Grayson with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1044, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 438 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

34% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,375 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,139.

Established

1919

Mascot

Knights and Lady Knights

Type

Private university

Conference

National Association of

Division

Division II

Plan Your Visit

62%Acceptance

1044SAT Avg

438Students

12:1Student:Faculty

34%Grad Rate

$42,375Earnings 10yr

$22,139Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate62.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1044

Reading & WritingMid: 465

450510

MathMid: 450

450530

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 19

1823

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$25,000

Room & Board$9,400

Books & Supplies$1,400

Total Cost of Attendance$38,893

Average Net Price$22,139

Median Debt at Graduation$22,250

Monthly Payment (10yr)$236

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,475

$30–48K$20,363

$48–75K$20,416

$75–110K$22,198

$110K+$25,111

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

41.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

5.6%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$8,510

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (26)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

45%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads

438

Gender Split

34% / 66%

Women / Men

First Generation

30%

Pell Grant Recipients

37%

Race & Ethnicity

White 68%

Black 17%

Hispanic 6%

Two+ 4%

Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate33.8%

Freshman Retention45.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,921

10 Years$42,375

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Knights and

BasketballBasketball history

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

88Low

Estimated from KY state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Columbuspop. 900K

112 mi(194 min)

Indianapolispop. 880K

199 mi(345 min)

Pittsburghpop. 300K

214 mi(371 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CVG Cincinnati105 mi

CMH Columbus115 mi

IND Indianapolis203 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA684 mi · ~19h 46m drive

New York, NY504 mi · ~14h 34m drive

Hartford, CT592 mi · ~17h 6m drive

Providence, RI655 mi · ~18h 55m drive

Albany, NY567 mi · ~16h 23m drive

Syracuse, NY482 mi · ~13h 55m drive

Rochester, NY434 mi · ~12h 32m drive

Buffalo, NY380 mi · ~10h 59m drive

Philadelphia, PA431 mi · ~12h 27m drive

Pittsburgh, PA214 mi · ~6h 11m drive

Harrisburg, PA350 mi · ~10h 7m drive

Newark, NJ496 mi · ~14h 20m drive

Washington, DC321 mi · ~9h 16m drive

Baltimore, MD347 mi · ~10h 1m drive

Atlanta, GA327 mi · ~9h 27m drive

Charlotte, NC244 mi · ~7h 3m drive

Raleigh, NC296 mi · ~8h 33m drive

Miami, FL884 mi · ~25h 32m drive

Orlando, FL683 mi · ~19h 44m drive

Tampa, FL718 mi · ~20h 45m drive

Nashville, TN259 mi · ~7h 29m drive

New Orleans, LA708 mi · ~20h 27m drive

Richmond, VA305 mi · ~8h 49m drive

Chicago, IL348 mi · ~10h 3m drive

Detroit, MI276 mi · ~7h 58m drive

Minneapolis, MN702 mi · ~20h 17m drive

St. Louis, MO393 mi · ~11h 21m drive

Kansas City, MO629 mi · ~18h 10m drive

Indianapolis, IN199 mi · ~5h 45m drive

Columbus, OH112 mi · ~3h 14m drive

Cleveland, OH228 mi · ~6h 35m drive

Milwaukee, WI416 mi · ~12h 1m drive

Dallas, TX867 mi · ~25h 3m drive

Houston, TX924 mi · ~26h 42m drive

Austin, TX1010 mi · ~29h 11m drive

San Antonio, TX1081 mi · ~31h 14m drive

Los Angeles, CA1978 mi · ~57h 9m drive

San Francisco, CA2131 mi · ~61h 34m drive

San Diego, CA1951 mi · ~56h 22m drive

Seattle, WA2066 mi · ~59h 41m drive

Portland, OR2079 mi · ~60h 4m drive

Denver, CO1184 mi · ~34h 12m drive

Phoenix, AZ1658 mi · ~47h 54m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1544 mi · ~44h 36m drive

Honolulu, HI4522 mi · ~130h 38m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

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