- Acceptance rate: 100% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $23,282 a year (2022–23)
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. King University reviews each application.
King University GPA requirements
King University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and King University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
King University acceptance rate
King University admitted 723 of 725 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 100%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
King University (formerly King College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Bristol, Tennessee, with 964 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What King University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
King University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
King University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,282 a year at King University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into King University with a 3.0 GPA?
King University admitted 100% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into King University?
King University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at King University?
King University's acceptance rate was 100% for fall 2024: it admitted 723 of 725 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is King University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. King University admitted 100% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does King University require the SAT or ACT?
No. King University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at King University?
A lot: King University requires high school GPA and high school record. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does King University consider legacy status?
No. King University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does King University require an essay?
No. King University doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does King University accept AP credit?
Yes. King University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at King University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $23,282 a year at King University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on King University's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: King UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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