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Summary
Kentucky Christian University is a private institution that was founded in 1965. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 561, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 121 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Kentucky Christian University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (South), 61. Its tuition and fees are $16,778 (2012-13).
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The mission of Kentucky Christian University is to educate students for Christian leadership and service in professions throughout the world. KCU is an intentionally Christian environment in which students learn to integrate faith with their academic studies and vocational preparation. Nestled in the Appalachian foothills, KCU offers baccalaureate degrees in a wide range of disciplines including Nursing, Business Administration, Music, Teacher Education, Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Bible and Ministry, Humanities and History. KCU holds regional accreditation (SACS), and professional accreditation for its Teacher Education, Nursing and Social Work programs. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1965 |
| Religious affiliation | Christian Church/Church of Christ |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2011 Endowment | $4,882,493 |
Applying
When applying to Kentucky Christian University, it's important to note the application deadline is August 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at Kentucky Christian University is $30. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 59.9 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 59.9% |
| Application deadline | August 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Kentucky Christian University is 15:1, and the school has 69.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Kentucky Christian University include: Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other; Business Administration and Management, General; Elementary Education and Teaching; Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; and Social Work. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 63.8 percent.
Student Life
Kentucky Christian University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 561, with a gender distribution of 53.1 percent male students and 46.9 percent female students. At this school, 81.8 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 18.2 percent of students live off campus. Kentucky Christian University is part of the NAIA athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 603 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NAIA |
Campus Info & Services
Kentucky Christian University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, health service, and health insurance. Kentucky Christian University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Kentucky Christian University, 70 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Kentucky Christian University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 70% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Kentucky Christian University, 80.0 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $5,550.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $16,778 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $6,750 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
