| Screen last updated on: August 27, 2008 |
| Total undergraduates: |
345 men, 528 women, 873 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
314 men, 489 women, 803 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
31 men, 39 women, 70 total |
| Total graduate students: |
52 men, 45 women, 97 total |
| Full-time graduate students: |
2 men, 2 total |
| Part-time graduate students: |
50 men, 45 women, 95 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
24 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Southeast |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
50% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 7.2% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.5% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.5% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 1.0% | Hispanic |
| 88.0% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.4% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 1.4% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 3.5% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.5% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.5% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 1.6% | Hispanic |
| 89.8% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 3.0% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 1.1% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
135 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Bristol, Tenn. |
| Population of city/town: |
45,000 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Kingsport, Tennessee |
| Nearest major city: |
Bristol, Tenn. |
| Population of nearest major city: |
45,000 |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- women's dorms (53%)
- men's dorms (47%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
91% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
52% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
48% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
80% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
yes |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
90 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Observatory. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, interview training, career testing. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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tape recorders, tutors, special housing, text-readng software/digital versions of texbooks. |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
mostly |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
0 |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
0 |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Kayseean (monthly) |
| Number of honor societies: |
1 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
35 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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World Christian Fellowship, Outreach, service learning group, school-sponsored missions, residence hall devotions |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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International Student Organization |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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musical, academic, and special-interest groups |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Athletic Director |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Athletic Director
Scott Polsgrove
King College
1350 King College Road
Bristol, TN 37620 |
| School colors: |
Navy/Red/White |
| School mascot: |
Tornado |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Appalachian Athletic Conference (NAIA) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | NAIA |
| Men's basketball | no | NAIA Division II |
| Men's cross-country | no | |
| Men's golf | no | NAIA |
| Men's soccer | no | NAIA |
| Men's tennis | no | NAIA |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | no | |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | |
| Women's basketball | no | NAIA Division II |
| Women's cross-country | no | |
| Women's golf | no | |
| Women's soccer | no | NAIA |
| Women's softball | no | |
| Women's tennis | no | NAIA |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | no | |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | |
| Women's volleyball | no | NAIA |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
26% |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
no |
| Nearest international airport: |
Knoxville, Tenn. (150 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Tri-Cities Regional Airport (20 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Bristol, Tenn. (3 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
28% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
fair |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
24% immediately |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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King College Center for Graduate and Professional Studies; East Tennessee State University; University of Tennessee. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
63% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Wellmont Health System
Medical hospitals
Regional and local churches
Bristol Tennessee Public Schools
Bristol Virginia Public Schools |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Katherine Womeldorf Paterson, Newberry Award Winning Author, Bruce Budowle, Director of Molecular Biology Lab at FBI in Quantico, John Burleson, President/CEO/Founder of English Mountain Spring Water in Dandridge, TN (a supplier of Cracker Barrel Stores)
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