Kentucky Christian University

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Kentucky Christian University was founded in 1919 as a public teacher training school. Today, the institution offers comprehensive degree options to 700 students each semester. In lieu of campus-based academics, candidates may enroll in online programs facilitated by the Sakai platform. KCU offers bachelor's degrees in advanced biblical studies, biology, and teacher education. Students can also earn a social work degree, with minor options in counseling psychology and child and family studies. The university provides master's programs in advanced practice registered nursing, teacher leader education, and Christian leadership. Freshman applicants must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and earn at least a 180 on the ACT (or SAT equivalent). Candidates submit an online form, official transcripts, and a personal essay detailing their academic journey and career goals. KCU offers some of the lowest tuition rates among Kentucky universities. The school also provides financial aid, including merit scholarships for state residents and out-of-state students.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

33% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

87% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

67% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Required	High school transcript:	Required
High school rank:	Required	Letter of recommendation:	Recommended
High school GPA:	Required	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Recommended	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

99%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

9:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields	✔	✕	✕
2	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	✔	✕	✕
3	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	✔	✕	✕
4	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies	✔	✕	✕
5	Biological And Biomedical Sciences	✔	✕	✕
6	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✕	✕
7	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✔	✕	✕
8	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	✔	✕	✕
9	Education	✔	✕	✕
10	Engineering Technologies/Technicians	✔	✕	✕
11	Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians	✔	✕	✕
12	English Language And Literature/Letters	✔	✕	✕
13	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	✔	✕	✕
14	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	✔	✕	✕
15	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	✔	✕	✕
16	Health Professions And Related Programs	✔	✕	✕
17	History	✔	✕	✕
18	History	✔	✕	✕
19	Mathematics And Statistics	✔	✕	✕
20	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	✔	✕	✕
21	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies	✔	✕	✕
22	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology	✔	✕	✕
23	Philosophy And Religious Studies	✔	✕	✕
24	Physical Sciences	✔	✕	✕
25	Psychology	✔	✕	✕
26	Social Sciences	✔	✕	✕
27	Visual And Performing Arts	✔	✕	✕