Tuition

Full-Time Expenses:

The cost of attending King College includes tuition and a comprehensive fee, shown below, the cost of books and course materials, and personal expenses which will vary according to the tastes, customs and self-discipline of the student. A reasonable estimate of such expenses for an academic year would include $900 for books and $4,000 for comprehensive personal expenses plus transportation costs.
The comprehensive fee covers approximately half the total cost of the College program provided the student. The balance is paid from endowment income and gifts from individuals, corporations and Presbyterian churches.

Full-Time Charges for 2008- 2009

 

Year;

Semester

Tuition

$19,426

$9,713

Comprehensive Fee

$1,156

$578

Room

$3,450

$1,725

Board

$3450

$1,725

Total*

$27,482

$13,741

*For resident students carrying the normal load, 12 through 18 semester hours, excluding any special course fees, + $100 Dorm Damage Deposit,

Part-Time Expenses (Degree-Seeking) 2008-2009:

  • Tuition $600/credit hour
  • Activity Fee $120

Summer Term, 2009:
The costs of attending Summer Term are:

  • Tuition $125/credit hour
  • Room $340

Special Fees and Charges:

Special fees and charges are not eligible for payment through institutional financial aid. Those special fees and charges are:

Non-Degree Seeking Students
$75/credit hour
Students not working towards a degree will be charged $75 per credit hour for the first course. After the first course, degree seeking rates will apply.

Senior Citizens
Tuition Remission
All persons 65 years of age or older may receive tuition remission for one 4 semester hour course each semester.

Audit Fees
$70/credit hour
Students auditing a course, that is, attending a class as a listener receiving no credit, will be charged $70.00 for each credit hour scheduled. An audit fee will not be charged a student already paying the fees of a full-time student. Audit fees are not refundable.

Overload Fee
$150/credit hour
An exceptional student may carry more than eighteen hours by special permission of the Faculty. A charge of $150.00 is made for each credit hour taken above eighteen (prorated for fractional hours). Overload fees are not refundable.

Late Registration Fee
$100
A late registration fee of $100 is charged to a student who fails to register before the first day of classes.

Change of Schedule Fee
$15
A student making a schedule change of any kind after ten school days following the first day of classes will pay a $15 fee for approved schedule changes. For fee purposes, several changes made at the same time will be charged as one change.

Music Fee
$350/semester
A fee of $350 per semester is charged for registration of voice, piano or organ (for a one-hour lesson per week). The course fee is non-refundable after the tenth day of class.

Laboratory Science Breakage Fee
Varies
The cost of science laboratory breakage will be paid by the student as determined by the course instructor.

Clinical Experience Fee for Teacher Education
$150
A per semester fee of $150 is charged for all students enrolled in clinical experience.

Nursing Fees
$550
Nursing students are charged a one-time non-refundable nursing fee of $550 when they begin their clinical classes. This fee pays for professional liability insurance, testing, and membership in the Student Nurse Association.

Dormitory Damage Deposit
$100
A damage deposit of $100  must be paid by each resident student and is held by the college as long as the student resides in college housing. Damages for which the student is held responsible will be charged against the deposit with the student responsible for any damage in excess of the deposit.

Graduation Fee
$125
A one-time fee of $125 is required of all graduates.