Bristol, Tennessee · Since 1867
A place for thoughtful, spiritual, and personal growth.
A comprehensive Christian university where rigorous academics and faith grow together.
King at a glance
The all-encompassing experience of a dynamic community.
- $19Mawarded annually, with an average annual award of $20K
- 98%of students receive financial aid while enrolled
- 12:1student-faculty ratio for a successful learning environment
- 90+areas of study to help students reach their career goals
Our mission
We prepare students in our Christian academic community to excel as thoughtful, resourceful, and responsible citizens with a passion for serving God, the Church, and the world.
Founded in 1867, King is a comprehensive Christian university in Bristol, Tennessee, dedicated to the integration of rigorous academics and faith.
Choose from more than 90 programs
What do you want to study?
At King, your quest begins with academic opportunities you are unlikely to find at other institutions our size. Start with what drives you.
- Heal & help othersNursing, Healthcare Administration, Social Work
- Lead & buildBusiness, MBA, Sport Management
- Teach & shape mindsElementary Education, Secondary Education, M.Ed.
- Explore scienceBiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry
- Create & communicateDigital Media Art & Design, Music, Theatre
- Protect & serveCriminal Justice, Forensic Science, Security & Intelligence
- Understand the worldPsychology, History, Religious Studies
- Innovate with technologyEngineering, Mathematics, Digital Marketing
Life at King
A close-knit community with a calling
King gives students a close-knit community and the chance to serve, through volunteering and mission trips.
News
The latest from King
July 13, 2026King University Earns 4-Star Rating in Money Magazine’s 2026 Best Colleges in America List, Rated Highest in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia
King University has been awarded a prestigious 4-Star rating in Money Magazine's 2026 Best Colleges in America list, securing its position as the highest-rated private or public university in the Northeast Tennessee and Southwestern Virginia region.
July 15, 2026Grammy-Winning Tenor Aaron Blake Announces Two Signature Holiday Performances for 2026
It's Christmas in July, and from the looks of things, Bristol is definitely on Santa's nice list. Following the sold-out success of 2025’s “A Very Bristol Christmas,” King University Artist in Residence Aaron Blake is bringing twice the holiday cheer to the Paramount Center this December with two distinctive concert experiences.
May 26, 2026King University Receives $34 Million Gift to Establish the Ann and John Tickle Honors College
King University of Bristol, Tennessee, today announced a historic $34 million philanthropic gift from John and Ann Tickle designed to strengthen the university, and by extension the city it has called home since 1867.