Kentucky Christian University

www.kcu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$24,400
5.63% growth from 2022
2023 Average Net Price
$22,209
After Financial Aid
2020 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Acceptance Rate
62.4%
747 Applicants
2023 Enrolled Students
541
81.1% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
33.8%
52 Graduates

About

Kentucky Christian University is a higher education institution located in Carter County, KY. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Kentucky Christian University were General Business Administration & Management (25 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (9 degrees), and Counseling Psychology (8 degrees).

In 2023, 99 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Kentucky Christian University. 50.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (76 degrees), 8.44 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Kentucky Christian University is $24,400, which is $−4,880 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Kentucky Christian University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 211 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Kentucky Christian University is $24,400, which is $4,880 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,209.

In 2023, 76% of undergraduate students attending Kentucky Christian University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$24,400
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Kentucky Christian University was $24,400. The cost of tuition at Kentucky Christian University is $−4,880 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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Average Net Price

$22,209
2023 Value
2.09%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Kentucky Christian University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,209. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Kentucky Christian University grew by 2.09%.

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Other Student Expenses

$8,980
Room and Board
$1,400
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Kentucky Christian University was of $8,980 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.58% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies increased by 16.7% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

76%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
59%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Kentucky Christian University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 8.43% with respect to 2022, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

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0%
2020 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Kentucky Christian University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 211 total borrowers.

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Admissions

Kentucky Christian University received 747 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 23.3% annual growth. Out of those 747 applicants, 466 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 62.4% acceptance rate.

There were 541 students enrolled at Kentucky Christian University in 2023. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Kentucky Christian University has an overall enrollment yield of 35.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

62.4%
Acceptance Rate in 2023
466
Accepted Out of 747

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Kentucky Christian University was 62.4% (466 admissions from 747 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 44.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 23.3%, while admissions grew by 73.2%.

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SAT Scores

4%
Submission Percentage (2023)
7
Scores Submitted (2023)

4% of enrolled first-time students at Kentucky Christian University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Kentucky Christian University had a total enrollment of 541 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Kentucky Christian University is 439 students and the part-time enrollment is 102. This means that 81.1% of students enrolled at Kentucky Christian University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Kentucky Christian University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.4% White, 14.2% Black or African American, 5.18% Hispanic or Latino, 3.51% Two or More Races, and 0.185% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Kentucky Christian University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (35.1%), followed by White Female (25.7%) and Black or African American Male (20%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (31.6%), followed by White Female (26.3%) and Black or African American Male (21.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.1%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Kentucky Christian University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 541 students. The full-time enrollment at Kentucky Christian University is 439 and the part-time enrollment is 102. This means that 81.1% of students enrolled at Kentucky Christian University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

45%
2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Kentucky Christian University was 45%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Kentucky Christian University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    332 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    77 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    28 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Kentucky Christian University is 61.4% White, 14.2% Black or African American, 5.18% Hispanic or Latino, 3.51% Two or More Races, and 0.185% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

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Graduates

In 2023, 1 more women than men received degrees from Kentucky Christian University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Kentucky Christian University is white (76 degrees awarded). There were 8.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Kentucky Christian University is General Business Administration & Management (25 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (9 degrees) and Counseling Psychology (8 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Kentucky Christian University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (16 degrees awarded), History (2 degrees), and Psychology (8 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kentucky Christian University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,749,398 people), Accountants & auditors (1,061,646 people), Other managers (894,262 people), Secondary school teachers (611,010 people), and Financial managers (559,357 people).

The most specialized majors at Kentucky Christian University in 2023 are Theology (16 degrees awarded), History (2 degrees), Psychology (8 degrees), Education (10 degrees), and Business (25 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kentucky Christian University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Kentucky Christian University are Theology (16 degrees awarded), History (2 degrees), Psychology (8 degrees), Education (10 degrees), and Business (25 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kentucky Christian University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,251,233 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (599,199 people), Computer Systems Design (550,884 people), Banking & related activities (512,980 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (459,760 people).

The most specialized majors at Kentucky Christian University are Theology (16 degrees awarded), History (2 degrees), Psychology (8 degrees), Education (10 degrees), and Business (25 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

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Most Common (2023)
  1. General Business Administration & Management
    25 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    9 degrees awarded
  3. Counseling Psychology
    8 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Kentucky Christian University was General Business Administration & Management with 25 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

49
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
50
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 49 degrees were awarded to men at Kentucky Christian University, which is 0.98 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (50).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Kentucky Christian University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 5.25 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Kentucky Christian University in Nursing Administration, which is 4 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

32%
100% Completion Time
36%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 32% of students graduating from Kentucky Christian University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% within 200%.

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Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
American Indian or Alaska Native Male
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Kentucky Christian University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.92% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    76 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    9 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Kentucky Christian University is white (76 degrees awarded). There were 8.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

1.01% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Female
    41 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    35 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Male
    8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Kentucky Christian University is white female (41 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (35 degrees).

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Operations

Kentucky Christian University has an endowment valued at nearly $7.31M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 386k (5.28%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Kentucky Christian University had a total salary expenditure of 11.7M. Kentucky Christian University employs 19 Assistant professors, 7 Associate professors and 2 Professors. Most academics at Kentucky Christian University are Female Assistant professor (14), Male Associate professor (5), and Male Assistant professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kentucky Christian University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 20 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 16 employees, and Service with 9 employees.

Endowment

$7.31M
2023 Endowment
3.75%
growth from 2022

Kentucky Christian University has an endowment valued at about $7.31M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Kentucky Christian University grew 3.75% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $44.1M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$4.85M
2023 Salaries
13.2%
growth from 2022

In 2023, Kentucky Christian University paid a median of $4.85M in salaries, which represents 41.6% of their overall expenditure ($11.7M) and a 13.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.0708% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.4% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$1.32M
Instructional Salaries
29
Number of Employees

In 2023, Kentucky Christian University paid a total of $1.32M to 29 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

Assistant professor
Most Common Instructor
19 Employees
Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
20 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Kentucky Christian University were Assistant professor with 19 employees, Associate professor with 7 employees, and Professor with 2 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kentucky Christian University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 20 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 16 employees, and Service with 9 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Female Assistant professor
  2. Male Associate professor
  3. Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Kentucky Christian University was Female Assistant professor with 14 employees, Male Associate professor with 5 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 5 employees.

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