Overview
Established in 1867, the King University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Bristol (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Tennessee. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, King University (KU) is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Presbyterian religion. King University (KU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 158-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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very small sized
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University Identity
| Name | King University |
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| Acronym | KU |
| Founded | 1867 |
| Motto | Ecclesiae et Litteris For the Church and for Learning |
| Colours | Blue and red |
| Mascot | Twister the Lion |
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University Location
| Address | 1350 King College Road Bristol 37620-2699 Tennessee United States |
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(800) 362 0014 |
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(423) 968 4456 |
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics for some of King University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and as an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
King University's Facebook page review
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King University's Youtube page review
King University's Instagram page review
King University's official LinkedIn profile
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