Kentucky Christian University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6988 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1881 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1792 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #30 of 38 | In Kentucky |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian Churches and Churches of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 61%
- Undergraduates
- 494
- Graduates
- 56
- Male:Female Ratio
- 61:39
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.kcu.edu
Kentucky Christian University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Kentucky Christian University has an acceptance rate of 61% and is among the top 23% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 59% | 68% |
| Applicants | 962 | 739 | 223 |
| Admissions | 586 | 435 | 151 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 164 | 118 | 46 |
68 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
57 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
3 or 2%
submitted SAT
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
55 or 34%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Kentucky Christian University are 18-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 321 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 78 (14%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 67 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 38 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 30 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 14 (3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Kentucky Christian University is $21,099 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $23,241 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $24,618 |
| $48-75K | $24,031 |
| $75-110K | $24,420 |
| $110K+ | $24,116 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $25,700 | $5,100 |
| Tuition in-state | $25,700 | $5,100 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $25,700 | $5,100 |
| Fee in-district | $925 | $250 |
| Fee in-state | $925 | $250 |
| Fee out-of-state | $925 | $250 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 454 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,800 |
Kentucky Christian University majors
Kentucky Christian University has granted 75 bachelor's degrees across 12 programs and 13 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Kentucky Christian University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 2 | 28 | |
| Nursing Administration | 3 | 8 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 11 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 5 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 1 | 4 | |
| Social Work | 4 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 4 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 3 | 75 | 13 |
Kentucky Christian University has a graduation rate of 37%, which is among the 19% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 37% | 28% | 55% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Kentucky Christian University has published 56 scientific papers with 298 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, Art & Design, History, Environmental Science, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 6 |
| 2005 | 1 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 | 7 |
| 2007 | 2 | 7 |
| 2008 | 0 | 9 |
| 2009 | 3 | 8 |
| 2010 | 2 | 15 |
| 2011 | 0 | 6 |
| 2012 | 4 | 10 |
| 2013 | 2 | 10 |
| 2014 | 1 | 8 |
| 2015 | 4 | 7 |
| 2016 | 3 | 12 |
| 2017 | 2 | 12 |
| 2018 | 2 | 16 |
| 2019 | 3 | 39 |
| 2020 | 2 | 36 |
| 2021 | 3 | 11 |
| 2022 | 2 | 18 |
| 2023 | 3 | 22 |
| 2024 | 4 | 13 |
Notable alumni
-
David Faust
- Occupations
- pastor
- Biography
-
David Faust was the seventh president of Cincinnati Christian University. He is now the Associate Minister at East 91st Street Christian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he previously served as the Senior Minister from 1999 to 2002.
General info
| Alternative names | KCU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1919 |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 113 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 100 Academic Pkwy Grayson, Kentucky, 41143-1199 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,000 |
| Phone | 6064743000 |