Kentucky Christian University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Grayson, KY

$20,600

Avg tuition

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About Kentucky Christian University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Christian Churches and Churches of Christ  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Kentucky Christian University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Grayson, Kentucky. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 600, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 28%. The university offers 13 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 31%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $20,600.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

28% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

60% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

31% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 16-21

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 823-860

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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689

Students enrolled

15%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

58%

Unknown

16%

Black

16%

Hispanic

5%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Asian

Information not available

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

44%

Socio-economic diversity

42% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

5

Total Online Enrollment

102

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

71% On-campus

29% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 8% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $20,600 $20,600
Graduate $4,950 $4,950

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,200
On-campus room and board $8,700
On-campus other expenses $5,100
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $8,700
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $11,700
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $8,866

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $35,600 $35,600
Off-campus without family $42,200 $42,200
Off-campus with family $30,666 $30,666

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

42%

State Grant Aid

35%

Institution Grant Aid

87%

Pell Grant

42%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,252
State Grant Aid $4,197
Institution Grant Aid $10,103
Pell Grant Aid $4,533

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debt after graduation

$30k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division II

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Archery
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Other Sports
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Education

BA

MA

DOC

4

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

History

BA

MA

DOC

6

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

7

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

8

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

9

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.