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Kentucky Christian University
- 100 Academic Pky
- Grayson, KY 41143
- OPEID College Code: 00196500
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- General Phone: (606) 474-3000
- President: Keith P Keeran
- Website: www.kcu.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 632

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- Christian Churches and Churches of Christ
- Mission Statement
- The mission of Kentucky Christian University is to educate students for Christian leadership and service in the Church and professions throughout the world.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Theological Seminaries, Bible Colleges, and Other Faith-Related Institutions
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 355 | 177 | 532 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 210 (59%) | 129 (73%) | 339 (64%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 114 (54%) | 61 (47%) | 175 (52%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 17 | 10% |
| ACT ® Exam | 147 | 90% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 400 | 510 |
| SAT ® Math | 390 | 550 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 22 |
| ACT ® English | 15 | 22 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 20 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 76% | 46% | 49% | 96% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,418 | $2,809 | $4,153 | $3,725 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.1% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Number in Default | 9 | 2 | 4 |
| Number in Repayment | 217 | 186 | 183 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $12,555 | $12,555 | $11,595 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,555 | $12,555 | $11,595 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 | $850 | $850 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,992 | $4,774 | $4,664 |
| Other Expenses | $3,336 | $3,336 | $3,304 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,400 | $4,400 | $4,200 |
| Other Expenses | $6,986 | $6,968 | $6,938 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,830 | $6,968 | $4,784 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $21,733 | $21,515 | $20,413 |
| Out of State | $21,733 | $21,515 | $20,413 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $24,791 | $24,773 | $23,583 |
| Out of State | $24,791 | $24,773 | $23,583 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $18,235 | $18,235 | $17,229 |
| Out of State | $18,235 | $18,235 | $17,229 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Business Administration and Management | 7 | - |
| Education | ||
| Elementary Education | 13 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | - |
| Middle School Education | 1 | - |
| English Language and Literature | ||
| English Language and Literature | - | - |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Nursing | 14 | - |
| History | ||
| History | - | - |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
| Intercultural, Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 4 | - |
| Multiple, Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| Humanities, Humanistic Studies | 5 | - |
| Psychology | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 3 | - |
| Psychology | - | - |
| Public Administration and Social Services | ||
| Social Work | 3 | - |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | ||
| Pastoral Studies, Counseling | - | - |
| Religious, Sacred Music | 3 | - |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 5 | 6 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 1 | - |
| Youth Ministry | 11 | - |
| Biblical Studies | 4 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Music Management and Merchandising | 2 | - |
| Music Performance | - | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 632 Undergraduate: 613 Graduate: 19
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 319 Female: 313
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 303 Female: 310
- Graduate Gender Male: 16 Female: 3
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 557 Part-Time: 75
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 555 Part-Time: 58
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2 Part-Time: 17
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 23 | 4% |
| American Indian | 2 | 0.3% |
| Black | 35 | 6% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 1% |
| White | 553 | 88% |
| Unknown | 10 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 26 | 4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 232 | 37% |
| Ages 20-21 | 176 | 28% |
| Ages 22-24 | 119 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 23 | 4% |
| Ages 30-34 | 24 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 9 | 1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 16 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 3 | 0.5% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 3 | 0.5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 133 | 99 | 34 |
| Faculty Status | 58 | 34 | 24 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 59 | 35 | 24 |
| Primarily Instruction | 59 | 35 | 24 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 11 | 11 | - |
| Other Professionals | 15 | 12 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 48 | 41 | 7 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 12 | 12 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 4 | 4 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 12 | 5 | 7 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $40,347 (32) | $39,948 (21) | $41,108 (11) |
| Professor | $43,448 (15) | $42,591 (11) | $45,806 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $41,137 (3) | $41,137 (3) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $37,747 (12) | $36,800 (5) | $38,424 (7) |
| Instructor | $35,000 (1) | $35,000 (1) | - (-) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $43,474 (3) | $36,300 (1) | $47,062 (2) |
| Professor | $50,923 (1) | - (-) | $50,923 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $39,750 (2) | $36,300 (1) | $43,200 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $39,938 (35) | $39,483 (22) | $40,708 (13) |
| Professor | $43,337 (16) | $42,591 (11) | $44,977 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $41,137 (3) | $41,137 (3) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $37,001 (14) | $35,617 (6) | $38,039 (8) |
| Instructor | $35,000 (1) | $35,000 (1) | - (-) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Christian College Athletic Association (Nccaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 178 | 125 | 53 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 178 | 125 | 53 |
| Basketball | 38 | 19 | 19 |
| Football | 81 | 81 | - |
| Soccer | 36 | 20 | 16 |
| Cross Country | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $15,074 | $4,716 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $15,225 | $1,375 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Basketball | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Football | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 68%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 39% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 42% |
| Female | 37% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | - |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 44% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 26% |
| 5 Years | 37% |
| 6 Years | 39% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Robbery | - | 2 |
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