Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $49,004. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $36,194 |
| Housing & meals | $10,262 |
| Books & supplies | $1,706 |
| Personal & travel | $3,516 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,674 |
| Total cost of attendance | $49,004 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
King University net price compared with other Tennessee colleges
King University has the 29th-lowest average net price of 37 Tennessee colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Tusculum University | $21,131 | 25% | $44,367 |
| 26 | Milligan University | $21,365 | 63% | $46,641 |
| 27 | Freed-Hardeman University | $21,574 | 71% | $47,485 |
| 28 | Johnson University | $22,063 | 57% | $40,596 |
| 29 | King University | $22,347 | 48% | $59,831 |
| 30 | Southern Adventist University | $24,345 | 49% | $53,723 |
| 31 | Lipscomb University | $24,739 | 72% | $55,541 |
| 32 | Welch College | $25,263 | 53% | $42,198 |
| 33 | Union University | $27,171 | 66% | $53,990 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Tennessee colleges →
Why King University costs more or less than similar schools
| 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.
King University cost questions
How much is tuition at King University?
Tuition and fees are $36,194 a year.
What is the total cost of attending King University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $49,004 a year.
What do families actually pay at King University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $22,347 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $22,696; $48–75k pay $18,035; $110k+ pay $27,219.
How much debt do King University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $18,000, and 4.7% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to King University overview