Kentucky Christian University

www.kcu.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$23,100

7.29% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$22,682

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

44.4%

606 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

629

74.4% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

30.7%

47 Graduates

About

Kentucky Christian University is a higher education institution located in Carter County, KY. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Kentucky Christian University were General Business Administration & Management (37 degrees awarded), Biblical Studies (13 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (12 degrees).

In 2022, 133 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Kentucky Christian University. 48.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (93 degrees), 5.81 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Kentucky Christian University is $23,100, which is $−5,230 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Kentucky Christian University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 211 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Kentucky Christian University is $23,100, which is $5,230 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,682.

In 2022, 83% of undergraduate students attending Kentucky Christian University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$23,100

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Kentucky Christian University was $23,100. The cost of tuition at Kentucky Christian University is $−5,230 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Kentucky Christian University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,682

2022 Value

1.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Kentucky Christian University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,682. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Kentucky Christian University grew by 1.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Kentucky Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,840

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Kentucky Christian University was of $8,840 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 1.61% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Kentucky Christian University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Kentucky Christian University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 1.19% with respect to 2021, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Kentucky Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Kentucky Christian University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 211 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Kentucky Christian University received 606 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 46.8% annual growth. Out of those 606 applicants, 269 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 44.4% acceptance rate.

There were 629 students enrolled at Kentucky Christian University in 2022. 25% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Kentucky Christian University has an overall enrollment yield of 42.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

44.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

269

Accepted Out of 606

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Kentucky Christian University was 44.4% (269 admissions from 606 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 57.7%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 46.8%, while admissions declined by 59.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Kentucky Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

25%

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

25% of enrolled first-time students at Kentucky Christian University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Kentucky Christian University had a total enrollment of 629 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Kentucky Christian University is 468 students and the part-time enrollment is 161. This means that 74.4% of students enrolled at Kentucky Christian University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Kentucky Christian University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.4% White, 18.6% Black or African American, 4.61% Hispanic or Latino, 3.02% Two or More Races, 0.477% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.159% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Kentucky Christian University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (32%), followed by White Female (23.7%) and Black or African American Male (22.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (44.4%), followed by White Male (22.2%) and White Female (22.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Kentucky Christian University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 629 students. The full-time enrollment at Kentucky Christian University is 468 and the part-time enrollment is 161. This means that 74.4% of students enrolled at Kentucky Christian University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.6% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Kentucky Christian University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

46%

2022 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 Kentucky Christian University was 46%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Kentucky Christian University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Kentucky Christian University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
317 enrolled students
Black or African American
117 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
29 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Kentucky Christian University is 50.4% White, 18.6% Black or African American, 4.61% Hispanic or Latino, 3.02% Two or More Races, 0.477% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.159% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.3% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.1% 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, 126 students (20%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 3 fewer women than men received degrees from Kentucky Christian University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Kentucky Christian University is white (93 degrees awarded). There were 5.81 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Kentucky Christian University is General Business Administration & Management (37 degrees awarded), followed by Biblical Studies (13 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (12 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Kentucky Christian University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (31 degrees awarded), History (4 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kentucky Christian University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,742,901 people), Accountants & auditors (1,053,328 people), Other managers (791,227 people), Secondary school teachers (545,086 people), and Financial managers (514,545 people).

The most specialized majors at Kentucky Christian University in 2022 are Theology (31 degrees awarded), History (4 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (5 degrees), Business (37 degrees), and Education (14 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kentucky Christian University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Kentucky Christian University are Theology (31 degrees awarded), History (4 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (5 degrees), Business (37 degrees), and Education (14 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kentucky Christian University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,251,233 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (599,199 people), Computer Systems Design (550,884 people), Banking & related activities (512,980 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (459,760 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Kentucky Christian University.

Most Common (2022)

General Business Administration & Management
37 degrees awarded
Biblical Studies
13 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
12 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Kentucky Christian University was General Business Administration & Management with 37 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Kentucky Christian University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 68 degrees were awarded to men at Kentucky Christian University, which is 1.05 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (65).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Kentucky Christian University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Kentucky Christian University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 6.4 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Kentucky Christian University in Nursing Administration, which is 19 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

31%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 25% of students graduating from Kentucky Christian University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (48.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Kentucky Christian University is Female and White (48.1% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 6.38% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
93 degrees awarded
Black or African American
16 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Kentucky Christian University is white (93 degrees awarded). There were 5.81 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (16 degrees).

6.02% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
53 degrees awarded
White Male
40 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Kentucky Christian University is white female (53 degrees awarded). There were 1.32 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (40 degrees).

Operations

Kentucky Christian University has an endowment valued at nearly $7.04M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −281k (−3.99%) compared to the 0.58% average return (286k on 49.3M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2022, Kentucky Christian University had a total salary expenditure of 11.1M. Kentucky Christian University employs 16 Assistant professors, 8 Associate professors and 2 Professors. Most academics at Kentucky Christian University are Female Assistant professor (14), Male Associate professor (6), and Male Professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kentucky Christian University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 16 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 13 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 10 employees.

Endowment

$7.04M

2022 Endowment

3.16%

growth from 2021

Kentucky Christian University has an endowment valued at about $7.04M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Kentucky Christian University grew 3.16% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $42.2M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Kentucky Christian University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$4.29M

2022 Salaries

0.0708%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Kentucky Christian University paid a median of $4.29M in salaries, which represents 38.7% of their overall expenditure ($11.1M) and a 0.0708% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.4% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 6.92% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.22M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Kentucky Christian University paid a total of $1.22M to 27 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.04M (32.1%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

16 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

16 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Kentucky Christian University were Assistant professor with 16 employees, Associate professor with 8 employees, and Professor with 2 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kentucky Christian University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 16 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 13 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Kentucky Christian University was Female Assistant professor with 14 employees, Male Associate professor with 6 employees, and Male Professor with 2 employees.

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

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