How much does King University cost?
Average Direct Cost for On-campus Undergraduate Students
King University full-time tuition, average housing, food, and fees – a.k.a. the average direct cost for on-campus undergraduate students:
$48,990 for 2025-2026
But keep in mind: Most King students will not pay the average cost. They pay their specific price minus any grants and scholarships, which varies based on the information supplied on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In fact, the average financial aid package for scholarship and grant aid alone was over $24,000 for incoming first-year students in 2023-2024 at King.
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2025-2026 Traditional Undergraduate Cost of Attendance
| Fee Structure | On Campus | Commuter |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,590** | $35,590** |
| Fees | $1,974 | $1,974 |
| Housing | $5,684 | |
| Food | $5,742 | |
| Total | $48,990 | $37,564 |
Other Costs
- Accidental Injury Insurance (All Students): $500
- Audit Fees (no charge for student paying full-time tuition): $70 per credit hour
- Dorm Damage Deposit: $100
- Graduation Fee: $125
- Overload Fee (over 20 hours): $300/hour
- Parking: $90
- PT Traditional Fee: $120
- PT Tuition: $600 per credit hour
*Room Hyde:
*$100 additional
**For institutions with full-time programs with flat-rate amounts, the Department of Defense requires that tuition cost be broken down into a “per credit” cost for full-time students using the formula below: Per year tuition cost X number of years to complete program / total number of semester hours to complete program = cost per hour.
- The cost per semester hour for Department of Defense Active Military/Tuition Assistance is $1148.
Each year, King University provides more than
$18+ million in financial aid
to students based on merit and financial need. Over 99 percent of new first-year students receive some combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and/or federal work-study to help make their King experience affordable.
The cost of attending King University includes tuition, a comprehensive fee (shown below), the cost of books and course materials, and personal expenses which will vary according to the tastes, customs, and the self-discipline of the student.
The comprehensive fee covers approximately half the total cost of the university program provided the student. The balance is paid from endowment income and gifts from individuals, corporations, and Presbyterian churches.
Direct Charges will appear on your student billing statement and are to be paid directly to King University. Books, Travel & Misc. will vary according to individual needs.