King University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition
$31,050
3.14% growth from 2020
2021 Average Net Price
$22,029
After Financial Aid
2019 Student Loan
2.15%
Default Rate
2021 Acceptance Rate
66.2%
831 Applicants
2021 Enrolled Students
1,656
86% Full-Time
2021 Graduation Rate
45.3%
67 Graduates

About

King University is a higher education institution located in Sullivan County, TN. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at King University were Registered Nursing (118 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (112 degrees), and General Psychology (45 degrees).

In 2021, 749 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at King University. 68.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (655 degrees), 17.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (37 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at King University is $31,050, which is $7,866 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at King University is $31,050, which is $7,866 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,029.

In 2021, 76% of undergraduate students attending King University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$31,050
2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at King University was $31,050. The cost of tuition at King University is $7,866 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Average Net Price

$22,029
2021 Value
0.0409%
1 Year Growth

In 2021 King University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,029. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of King University grew by 0.0409%.

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Other Student Expenses

$7,993
Room and Board
$1,560
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at King University was of $7,993 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 6.4% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,560. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.63% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

76%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
64%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at King University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 3.8% with respect to 2020, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
2.15%
2019 Default Rate
19
Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at King University was 2.15%, which represents 19 out of the 882 total borrowers.

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predictive-analysisAdmissions

King University received 831 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 6.4% annual growth. Out of those 831 applicants, 550 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 66.2% acceptance rate.

There were 1,656 students enrolled at King University in 2021. 15% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

King University has an overall enrollment yield of 33.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

66.2%
Acceptance Rate in 2021
550
Accepted Out of 831

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of King University was 66.2% (550 admissions from 831 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 60.2%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 6.4%, while admissions grew by 17%..

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SAT Scores

15%
Submission Percentage (2021)
28
Scores Submitted (2021)

15% of enrolled first-time students at King University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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King University had a total enrollment of 1,656 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at King University is 1,424 students and the part-time enrollment is 232. This means that 86% of students enrolled at King University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at King University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.9% White, 5.8% Black or African American, 3.14% Two or More Races, 1.27% Asian, 0.664% Hispanic or Latino, 0.242% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.181% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at King University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.8%), followed by White Male (26.7%) and Black or African American Male (3.62%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (67.4%), followed by White Male (18.9%) and Black or African American Male (2.27%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at King University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,656 students. The full-time enrollment at King University is 1,424 and the part-time enrollment is 232. This means that 86% of students enrolled at King University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

71%
2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at King University was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), King University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)
  1. White
    1,340 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    96 enrolled students
  3. Two or More Races
    52 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at King University is 80.9% White, 5.8% Black or African American, 3.14% Two or More Races, 1.27% Asian, 0.664% Hispanic or Latino, 0.242% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.181% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 75 students (4.53%) did not report their race.

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In 2021, 283 more women than men received degrees from King University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at King University is white (655 degrees awarded). There were 17.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (37 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at King University is Registered Nursing (118 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (112 degrees) and General Psychology (45 degrees).

In 2021,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at King University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (35 degrees awarded), Business (247 degrees), and Health (245 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at King University are Registered nurses (1,468,568 people), Accountants & auditors (1,069,749 people), Other managers (826,524 people), Financial managers (498,559 people), and Chief executives & legislators (417,879 people).

The most specialized majors at King University in 2021 are Public Administration and Social Service (35 degrees awarded), Business (247 degrees), Health (245 degrees), Psychology (45 degrees), and History (7 degrees) (as of 2021).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at King University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at King University are Public Administration and Social Service (35 degrees awarded), Business (247 degrees), Health (245 degrees), Psychology (45 degrees), and History (7 degrees) (as of 2021).

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Common Industries by Major

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at King University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,960,900 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,151,868 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (670,639 people), Computer Systems Design (549,856 people), and Insurance carriers (522,494 people).

The most specialized majors at King University are Public Administration and Social Service (35 degrees awarded), Business (247 degrees), Health (245 degrees), Psychology (45 degrees), and History (7 degrees) (as of 2021).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by King University.
Most Common (2021)
  1. 118 degrees awarded
  2. 112 degrees awarded
  3. 45 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at King University was Registered Nursing with 118 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

233
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2021
516
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2021

In 2021, 233 degrees were awarded to men at King University, which is 0.452 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (516).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 91 degrees were awarded to men at King University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.746 times less than the 122 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 122 degrees were awarded to men at King University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.34 times more than the 91 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

48%
100% Completion Time
58%
150% Completion Time

In 2021, 48% of students graduating from King University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

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Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Black or African American Female
Highest Graduation Rate (80%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at King University is Female and Black or African American (80% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.99% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)
  1. White
    655 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    37 degrees awarded
  3. Two or More Races
    8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at King University is white (655 degrees awarded). There were 17.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (37 degrees).

1.34% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)
  1. White Female
    467 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    188 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Female
    21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at King University is white female (467 degrees awarded). There were 2.48 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (188 degrees).

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King University has an endowment valued at nearly $37.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 10.7M (28.6%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, King University had a total salary expenditure of 29.2M. King University employs 36 Assistant professors, 27 Associate professors and 15 Professors. Most academics at King University are Female Assistant professor (28), Female Associate professor (19), and Male Professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at King University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 36 employees, Management, with 29 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 28 employees.

Endowment

$37.4M
2021 Endowment
1.66%
growth from 2020

King University has an endowment valued at about $37.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of King University grew 1.66% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $13M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$14.1M
2021 Salaries
2.47%
decline from 2020

In 2021, King University paid a median of $14.1M in salaries, which represents 48.4% of their overall expenditure ($29.2M) and a 2.47% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$5.23M
Instructional Salaries
82
Number of Employees

In 2021, King University paid a total of $5.23M to 82 employees working as instructors, which represents 37% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Occupations by Share

Assistant professor
Most Common Instructor
36 Employees
Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
36 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at King University were Assistant professor with 36 employees, Associate professor with 27 employees, and Professor with 15 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at King University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 36 employees, Management with 29 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 28 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)
  1. Female Assistant professor
  2. Female Associate professor
  3. Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at King University was Female Assistant professor with 28 employees, Female Associate professor with 19 employees, and Male Professor with 10 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at King University.

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