Campus Vibe
Tight-knitUrbanSports culture
Known for business — close-knit campus
King University is a private institution in Bristol with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A small campus of 975 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
46% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,831 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,508.
Established
1867
Motto
Ecclesiae et Litteris
Mascot
Twister the Lion
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division II ranks
Division
Division II
Campus Visits
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54%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
975Students
12:1Student:Faculty
46%Grad Rate
$59,831Earnings 10yr
$23,508Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate54.4%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$34,800
Room & Board$10,262
Books & Supplies$1,706
Total Cost of Attendance$47,469
Average Net Price$23,508
Median Debt at Graduation$22,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$241
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$22,300
$30–48K$19,281
$48–75K$21,500
$75–110K$28,318
$110K+$26,331
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$23,508
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
3600.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
7
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (53)
Student Body
Undergrads
975
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
51%
Pell Grant Recipients
42%
Race & Ethnicity
White 74%
Black 7%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 5%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate46.4%
Freshman Retention59.9%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$52,248
8 Years$57,020
10 Years$59,831
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$48,500
Men
$53,700
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
97Average
Estimated from TN state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Charlottepop. 880K
119 mi(206 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
204 mi(354 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
233 mi(404 min)