| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
2,467 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
2,244 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
223 |
| Total graduate students: |
453 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
347 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
106 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
29 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
36% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 1.9% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 9.1% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 6.5% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.3% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 72.7% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.9% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 5.2% | Nonresident Alien |
| 1.3% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.1% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.5% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 6.0% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.7% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.2% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 81.4% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.3% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.8% | Nonresident Alien |
| 4.1% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
135 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Bristol, TN |
| Population of city/town: |
26,626 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Branch campuses in Bristol, Kingsport, Knoxville, and Franklin. Satellite locations in Abingdon, Big Stone Gap, Richlands, VA; Blountville, Kingsport, Blount County, Harriman, Morristown, Sevierville, and Strawberry Plains, TN. |
| Nearest major city: |
Bristol, VA |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
2 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
17,341 |
| Online campus map: |
www.king.edu/security/
parking/campusmap.aspx |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- women's dorms (60%)
- men's dorms (40%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
87% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
42% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
58% |
| Students required to live on campus: |
All unmarried students under age 21 not living near campus with relatives. |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
80% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
90 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Wireless network. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Archives. Special Collections. Electronic library and additional libraries. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Learning center, observatory, fine arts building. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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study skills, Tutoring in reading, writing, and math. |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, career testing. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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tape recorders, tutors, special housing |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
mostly |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
0 |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
0 |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Kayseean |
| Number of honor societies: |
2 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
24 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes, World Christian Fellowship, Corps for Christ (ballet and dance) |
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| International student organizations: |
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International Student Organization |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Jack E. Snider Honors Program, the Refreshment Company, Enactus, drama ministry, pep band; women's and men's vocal ensembles; King Security/Intelligence studies and STEA-KE King Education student groups |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
David Hicks,
Athletic Director |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Athletic Director,
Dale Burns,
King College,
1350 King College Road,
Bristol, TN 37620 |
| Athletics homepage: |
https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=sEQb3JhEVjg |
| School colors: |
scarlet and navy |
| School mascot: |
Twister |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
NCAA (Division II) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NAIA, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's basketball | yes | NAIA (Division II), NCAA Div. II |
| Men's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's cycling | yes | |
| Men's golf | yes | NAIA, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's soccer | yes | NAIA, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's swimming | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's tennis | yes | NAIA, NCAA Div. II |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's volleyball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's wrestling | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's basketball | yes | NAIA (Division II), NCAA Div. II |
| Women's cheerleading | yes | |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's cycling | yes | |
| Women's golf | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's soccer | yes | NAIA, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's softball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's swimming | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's tennis | yes | NAIA, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NAIA, NCAA Div. II |
| Women's wrestling | yes | |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
14% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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student center complex, cross country trails, gymnasiums; swimming/diving, track and field, weight lifting, workout, and wrestling facilities; baseball, soccer, and softball fields |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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badminton, basketball, cornhole, dodgeball, foosball, golf, indoor soccer, softball, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, weight lifting, Wiffle ball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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acrobatics/gymnastics |
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| Club sports for women: |
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acrobatics/gymnastics |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
no |
| Nearest international airport: |
Knoxville, TN (150 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Tri-Cities Regional Airport (20 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Bristol, TN (2 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
5% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
excellent |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
21% immediately |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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East Tennessee State University, King University, Liberty University. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
70% within two years of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Bristol Tennessee School System, Mountain States Health Alliance, Wellmont Health System. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Mike Helton, president, NASCAR
- Katherine Paterson, author
- Cylk Cozart, actor.
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