King University | Christian University in Tennessee | Bristol, TN

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About
Founded in 1867, King University (originally King College) is a Presbyterian-affiliated Christian academic community dedicated to the integration of rigorous academic programming and the exploration of faith. The University establishes students in a robust liberal arts foundation and offers specialization in a contemporary range of degrees.
Academics
Many colleges will offer you the world. But how many actually take you out in the world and introduce you to new perspectives, ideas, and possibilities? At King University, your Quest begins with academic opportunities you're unlikely to find at other institutions our size.
Admissions
King has three formats to choose from to help you complete your degree - full-time day classes, classes one evening a week, or 100% online.
Faith and Values
Chapel, Convocation, and Service are important, essential ways of partially fulfilling the core values of the college: educating persons to be intellectually proficient and disciplined, spiritually astute and mature, vocationally focused and adaptive, socially confident and compassionate, life long learners, and transformers of culture.
Student Life
We strive to build a "Community that is purposeful, open, disciplined, just, caring, and celebrative." - Ernest Boyer
Athletics

King University Campus in Bristol, TN

King at a Glance

Discover the all-encompassing experience King has to offer and become part of a dynamic community.

13:1

student-faculty ratio to ensure a successful learning environment.

98%

of students receive financial aid while enrolled.

28

varsity teams making us proud.

90+

areas of study to help students reach their career goals.

We think deeply about ideas, about others, and about the world around us.

We are committed to solving problems and gaining the skills needed to work cooperatively with others.

We take responsibility for our actions and accept ownership for the results.

What do you want to study?

At King your quest begins with academic opportunities you are unlikely to find at other institutions our size. Find the program that best suits your life and that will help you shape your future.

Choose from more than 90 programs

Engineering (Applied Science)

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration (BSHA) Degree

Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

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Amanda Peace, 2018 Teacher of the Year, Bristol, TN

"King opened up many doors for me. If I had not chosen King, I might be somewhere totally different, and I would hate that because I like where I am."

King Student Wins Top Social Work Organization Award

Southwest Virginia Nurse Practioner Wins King's SVHEC Alumni Award

MECC Student Wins Full Scholarship to King

Featured News & Events

2021 Legacy Award

Congratulations to Will Hankins the recipient of the 2021 Legacy Award. Click to read more of Will's story.

2021 Christian Service Award

Congratulations to Tom Sullivan the recipient of the 2021 Christian Service Award. Click to read more of Tom's story.

2021 Honorary Alumnus

Congratulations to Dr. Bill Wade the 2021 Honorary Alumnus. Click to read more of Bill's story.

Event Details

Monday, April 12

Dogwood Homecoming 2021 at Home

Dogwood at Home is this week (4/12-4/17)! Click below for a list of fun and engaging events.

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