Kentucky Christian University — College Profile

About

Located in the scenic Appalachian foothills of Grayson, Kentucky Christian University (KCU) is a private, Christ-centered institution best known for seamlessly integrating a supportive Christian worldview with professional career preparation. The university's strongest academic pathways include its highly regarded Yancey School of Nursing, the Keeran School of Bible and Ministry, and robust programs in teacher education and business. On campus, students experience a tight-knit, vibrant community shaped by NAIA athletics, weekly chapel services, and a unique academic requirement where all undergraduate students complete a foundational core in biblical studies. This faith-infused atmosphere is paired with an intimate student-to-faculty ratio, offering undergraduates immediate, hands-on clinical and field experiences starting early in their college careers.

Wikipedia:Kentucky Christian University (KCU) is a private Christian university in Grayson, Kentucky, United States.

Location

Grayson, KY, 41143-1199 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

CVG · Cincinnati

105 mi away

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Cost

Cost of attendance

$40,168

Avg net price

$24,038

Room & board

$9,800

Tuition

$26,625

Books & supplies

$1,400/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$23,241

$30–48k

$24,618

$48–75k

$24,031

$75–110k

$24,420

$110k+

$24,116

Admissions

Admit rate

61%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1090

ACT midpoint

Composite 18–24

English 16–24

Math 17–22

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Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

35%

4-yr on-time completion

30%

1st-yr retention

86%

Transfer-out rate

8-year outcomes

Graduated

35%

Transferred

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

65%

Median earnings (6yr)

$39,921

Median earnings (10yr)

$42,375

Median debt

$22,250

Monthly loan payment

$236

Debt range (25th–75th)

$5,500–$26,930

Debt (90th percentile)

$34,000

Student Body

Men 69%Women 31%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

43%

First-generation

30%

Median family income

$42,846

Independent students

15%

Avg age at entry

21.0

Part-time students

Race & ethnicity

White

64%

Hispanic

Black

18%

Two or more

Non-resident

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$39,921

10 years after entry

$42,375

Business Administration, Management and Operations25

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing10

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods9

Theology and Religious Vocations, Other8

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology8

Biology, General5

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other3

Bible/Biblical Studies3

History2

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas1

Social Work1

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Institutional

Endowment

$8M

Classification

Baccalaureate (Diverse)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions

Full-time faculty

45%

Avg faculty salary

$4,770/mo

Instructional spend/student

$7,212