About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Mandie Roberts
Enrollment Counselor & Campus Visit Coordinator
Enrollment Counselor & Campus Visit Coordinator
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
Dining Hall
Campus oval
Library
TV Lounge
Each residence hall has a lobby where students can study, play pool, or stream TV.
Dining Hall
Campus oval
Library
TV Lounge
Each residence hall has a lobby where students can study, play pool, or stream TV.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Blackbird Bakery
Bloom Cafe and Listening Room
South Holston Dam Recreation Area
The Pinnacle Shopping Center
Barter and Paramount Theaters
Rhythm and Roots Reunion Music Festival; Burger Bar; Valentino?s; Bristol Caverns; Bristol Motor Speedway
Bloom Cafe and Listening Room
South Holston Dam Recreation Area
The Pinnacle Shopping Center
Barter and Paramount Theaters
Rhythm and Roots Reunion Music Festival; Burger Bar; Valentino?s; Bristol Caverns; Bristol Motor Speedway
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/Lyft/Uber 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 KU 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. Entrance is on the right.
From Roanoke, VA - Take I-81 South (passing KU 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
The Bristol Hotel (Bristol, VA); Courtyard Mariott (Bristol, VA); Comfort Inn (Bristol, VA); Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites (Bristol, VA); Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott (Bristol, TN); 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: 874
Acceptance Rate: 61%
Average HS GPA: 3.44
GPA Breakdown
25%
4.0
11%
3.75 - 3.99
17%
3.50 - 3.74
15%
3.25 - 3.49
11%
3.00 - 3.24
17%
2.50 - 2.99
3%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
510 - 575
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
500 - 600
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1005 - 1110
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 24
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
9:1
Total Faculty
248
with Terminal Degree
114
139
Women
109
Men
Most frequent class size
2 - 9
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
0%
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.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Biology Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
History Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physics Teacher Education.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other.
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ENGINEERING.
Pre-Engineering.
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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.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
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.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
International Relations and National Security Studies, Other.
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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-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
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
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
0%
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
$24,081
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$18,856
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,082
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
71%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$31,261
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$23,911
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
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)
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
1,122
Foreign Countries Represented
19
Demographics
1.31%
Asian
5.92%
Black
81.78%
Caucasian
1.69%
Unknown
3.76%
International
63% female
37% male
41% are out of state
87% are full time
13% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
21%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
82/99
First-Year Students living on campus
73%
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
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
14
Number of Honor Societies
3
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
2
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
11% participate in intramural sports
39% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Tornado)
14 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Cycling
Fishing
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Wrestling
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Cycling
Fishing
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Tornado)
15 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Cycling
Fishing
Golf
Gymnastics
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Wrestling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Cycling
Fishing
Golf
Gymnastics
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Wrestling
Student Services
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups: Black Student Union
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: East Tennessee State University
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
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
