About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Tom VerDow
Director of Undergraduate Recruitment
Director of Undergraduate Recruitment
Address
Office of Admissions
1350 King College Road
Bristol, TN 37620-2699
1350 King College Road
Bristol, TN 37620-2699
Phone
800-362-0014
Email
admissions@king.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Student Center/Athletic Complex
Campus oval
Library
Residence hall lobbies
TV Lounge
Campus oval
Library
Residence hall lobbies
TV Lounge
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Blackbird Bakery
Bristol Motor Speedway
South Holston Dam Recreation Area
The Pinnacle Shopping Center
Barter and Paramount Theaters
Annual Rhythm and Roots Reunion Music Festival; Burger Bar; Bloom Cafe and Listening Room; Alona?s Caf?; Valentino?s; Bristol Caverns
Bristol Motor Speedway
South Holston Dam Recreation Area
The Pinnacle Shopping Center
Barter and Paramount Theaters
Annual Rhythm and Roots Reunion Music Festival; Burger Bar; Bloom Cafe and Listening Room; Alona?s Caf?; Valentino?s; Bristol Caverns
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Friday
8-5
800-362-0014
8-5
800-362-0014
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Year-round
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@king.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Limited to high school seniors, transfer students, and athletic prospects. Availability varies; please check ahead.
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Taxi services are available, as well as a city bus system with a stop on campus. A Greyhound Bus Lines terminal is located in Bristol. The closest airport is Tri-Cities Regional Airport in Blountville, TN.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From Knoxville, TN - I-81 North (passing KC sign @ Exit 74) across the Virginia state line to Exit 3 - I-381, which becomes Commonwealth Ave. Continue straight to 5th traffic light, turn left onto State Street and follow approx. 2 miles. College entrance is on the right. From Roanoke, VA - Take I-81 South (passing KC sign at Exit 5) to Exit 3, I-381, which becomes Commonwealth Ave. Continue to 4th traffic light. Turn left on State Street and follow approx. 2 miles. Entrance is on the right. From Asheville, NC - Take I-26 W to Johnson City. Exit at Roan St./Bristol exit, taking 19E and 11E to Bristol. You will enter Bristol on the Volunteer Parkway. Continue on the parkway until it intersects with State Street. Turn right onto to State Street and follow approx. 2 miles. Entrance is on the right.
Local Accommodations
Comfort Inn (Bristol, VA); Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites (Bristol, VA); Courtyard Mariott (Bristol, VA); Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott (Bristol, TN); The Bristol Hotel (Bristol, VA); Days Inn by Wyndham (Bristol, TN); Hampton Inn (Bristol, TN); Motel 6 (Bristol, VA); Quality Inn and Suites (Birstol, VA); Hilton Garden Inn (Bristol, VA); Red Roof Inn (Bristol, VA)
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 1,152
Acceptance Rate: 59%
Average HS GPA: 3.48
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
421 - 624
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
436 - 634
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 28
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
13:1
Total Faculty
272
with Terminal Degree
129
159
Women
113
Men
Most frequent class size
2 - 9
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
38%
Graduate in 5 years
49%
Graduate in 6 years
52%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business/Commerce, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies, Other.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
Music Teacher Education.
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Medical Informatics.
Nursing Administration.
Nursing Education.
Nursing Practice.
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
Forensic Science and Technology.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work, Other.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
International Relations and National Security Studies, Other.
Political Science and Government, General.
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
Bible/Biblical Studies.
Youth Ministry.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Digital Arts.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Music, General.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Katherine Paterson
Newberry Award winning author, bestselling author of Bridge to Terabithia
Mike Helton
President of NASCAR
Jerry Caldwell
Executive Vice President and General Manager of Bristol Motor Speedway
Major General Rodney D. Fogg
US Army, Commanding General CASCOM
Judge Steven W. Sword
State of Tennessee Criminal Courts
Charles James
Director of the Office of Civil Rights, Office of the Secretary of the US Department of Transportation
Patricia Cornwell
Award winning (Edgar, Creasey, Anthony, and Macavity awards as well as the French Prix du Roman d?Aventure prize) and bestselling author of more than 30 books
Academic Rating
79/99
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
38%
Graduate in 5 years
49%
Graduate in 6 years
52%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Dec 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$21,128
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$13,828
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,538
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
76%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$29,023
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$22,775
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$28,948
Required Fees
$1,668
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,520
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$2,120
On-Campus Room and Board
$9,024
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
75/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,799
Foreign Countries Represented
26
Demographics
6.99%
Black
4.28%
Hispanic
80.17%
Caucasian
3.47%
Unknown
2.60%
International
61% female
39% male
40% are out of state
89% are full time
11% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
19%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
82/99
First-Year Students living on campus
84%
Campus Environment
Suburban
95/99
Housing Options
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Learning Services
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Lisa Yokshas
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
Only required if a student requests accommodations; documentation of the disability is required if accommodations are requested.Documentation Required for ADHD
Only required if a student requests accommodations; documentation of the disability is required if accommodations are requested.Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
No
Proctors
No
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
20
Number of Honor Societies
5
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
1
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
25% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Tornado)
14 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Cycling
Diving
Fishing
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Wrestling
Basketball
Cross Country
Cycling
Diving
Fishing
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Tornado)
15 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Cycling
Diving
Fishing
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Wrestling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Cycling
Diving
Fishing
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Wrestling
Student Services
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
