More selective than 0% of Tennessee colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $49,004. College Scorecard.
Higher than 31% of Tennessee colleges we cover and 38% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 84% of Tennessee colleges we cover and 69% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
King University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 1,195 applicants, King University admitted 650 and 166 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
King University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What King University costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of King University took 4.1 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Tennessee. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,696 | $93,508 | 3.7 years |
| $30–48k | $17,677 | $72,829 | 2.9 years |
| $48–75k | $18,035 | $74,304 | 2.9 years |
| $75–110k | $21,188 | $87,295 | 3.4 years |
| $110k+ | $27,219 | $112,142 | 4.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (42% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($59,831) minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $25,313 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
King University majors, earnings & careers
King University offers 36 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Science & Math · 5
- Arts & Design · 3
- Business & Finance · 3
- Education · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Engineering · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
Highest-earning majors at King University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $83,010 | $25,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $75,435 | $19,850 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | $67,134 | — |
| Business Administration | $59,591 | $26,049 |
| Communications | $58,770 | — |
| Health Administration | $54,530 | $34,675 |
| Criminal Justice | $48,784 | $22,702 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $44,219 | $22,750 |
Quick list of all 36 majors
- Accounting—
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)—
- Biochemistry—
- Biology—
- Business—
- Business Administration$59,591
- Chemistry—
- Communications$58,770
- Computer and Information Sciences$75,435
- Criminal Justice$48,784
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$44,219
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- Engineering—
- English—
- Health Administration$54,530
- History—
- History and Political Science—
- Interdisciplinary Studies—
- International Relations—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Mathematics—
- Medical Illustration and Informatics$67,134
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
- Music—
- Nursing$83,010
- Philosophy—
- Physics—
- Political Science—
- Psychology$40,796
- Religious Studies—
- Security / Homeland Security—
- Social Work—
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Theatre—
- Visual and Performing Arts—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Kingsport
Overall prices in the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,091. Housing costs 44% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 47 inches of rain a year, 9 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
No hazard rated high.
FEMA National Risk Index, Sullivan County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Sullivan County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare King University with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Tennessee by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King University | 100% | $22,347 | 48% | $59,831 | This school |
| Carson-Newman University | 90% | $20,251 | 53% | $48,382 | |
| Le Moyne-Owen College | 99% | $7,099 | 27% | $35,594 | |
| Christian Brothers University | 87% | $9,854 | 55% | $57,478 | |
| Baptist Health Sciences University | 82% | $11,212 | 40% | $72,529 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
King University would cost you $2,096 more per year than Carson-Newman University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at King University, mostly from more King University students living at home, which lowers its average (−$1,155).
- Carson-Newman University gives aided families $2,116 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Tennessee resident | King University | Carson-Newman University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $36,194 | $34,700 | +$1,494 |
| Books & supplies | $1,706 | $1,600 | +$106 |
| Housing & meals | $10,262 | $10,507 | −$245 |
| Personal & travel | $3,516 | $3,736 | −$220 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,674 | −$1,519 | −$1,155 |
| Sticker price | $49,004 | $49,024 | −$20 |
| Average grants | −$26,657 | −$28,773 | +$2,116 |
| You pay | $22,347 | $20,251 | +$2,096 |
“+” means King University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about King University
What is the King University acceptance rate?
King University accepts 100% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 650 of 1,195 applicants were admitted.
How much does King University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $49,004 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $22,347 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $22,696 and families earning $110k+ pay $27,219.
How much do King University graduates earn?
Former King University students earn a median $59,831 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the King University graduation rate?
48% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 60% return for their second year.
How long does a King University degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at King University costs about $74,304 after grants ($18,035 a year for 4.1 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $59,831 ten years after starting, $25,313 more than high school graduates in Tennessee ($34,518), so the cost is repaid in 2.9 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “King University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/king-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).