Kentucky Christian University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6862 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1889 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1800 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #29 of 38 | In Kentucky |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian Churches and Churches of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 44%
- Undergraduates
- 577
- Graduates
- 52
- 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 44% and is among the top 11% 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 | 44% | 42% | 49% |
| Applicants | 606 | 430 | 176 |
| Admissions | 269 | 182 | 87 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 113 | 85 | 28 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
38 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
61 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
28 or 25%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 850
or below
75% of them
had 890
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Kentucky Christian University are 850-890 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
103 or 90%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 21
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Kentucky Christian University are 16-21 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 317 (50%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 126 (20%) |
| Black or African American | 117 (19%) |
| Hispanic | 29 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 19 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 17 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.5%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Kentucky Christian University is $22,682 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 | $21,217 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,115 |
| $48-75K | $20,818 |
| $75-110K | $23,829 |
| $110K+ | $24,408 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $23,100 | $4,950 |
| Tuition in-state | $23,100 | $4,950 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $23,100 | $4,950 |
| Fee in-district | $600 | $250 |
| Fee in-state | $600 | $250 |
| Fee out-of-state | $600 | $250 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 454 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,980 |
Kentucky Christian University majors
Kentucky Christian University has granted 93 bachelor's degrees across 11 programs and 27 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Kentucky Christian University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 37 | |
| Nursing Administration | 2 | 18 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 12 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 12 | |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 7 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 6 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 5 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | |
| Social Work | 5 | |
| History, General | 4 | |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 3 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | |
| Religious & Sacred Music | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 93 | 27 |
Kentucky Christian University has a graduation rate of 31%, which is among the 14% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 31% | 22% | 44% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Kentucky Christian University has published 49 scientific papers with 241 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, History, Environmental Science, Art & Design, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 5 |
| 2005 | 1 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 | 6 |
| 2007 | 2 | 5 |
| 2008 | 0 | 7 |
| 2009 | 3 | 8 |
| 2010 | 2 | 14 |
| 2011 | 0 | 6 |
| 2012 | 4 | 10 |
| 2013 | 1 | 8 |
| 2014 | 1 | 7 |
| 2015 | 4 | 7 |
| 2016 | 3 | 8 |
| 2017 | 2 | 8 |
| 2018 | 1 | 8 |
| 2019 | 4 | 35 |
| 2020 | 0 | 36 |
| 2021 | 5 | 12 |
| 2022 | 2 | 17 |
| 2023 | 1 | 18 |
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 | 115 |
| 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 |