How much does King University cost?
Whether you’re a current or prospective student, this page provides up-to-date tuition details and helpful links to financial aid resources. Here, you’ll find a clear overview of the estimated expenses for the upcoming academic year to help you plan and budget for your education at King University. This includes detailed information on tuition, housing, meal plans, and available financial aid awards.
Average Financial Aid Package
The average financial aid packet for incoming first-year students at King University, including scholarships, grants, and loans was over $24,000 in 2023-2024.
Students attending King pay their specific price minus any grants and scholarships, which varies based on the information supplied on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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2026-2027 Traditional Undergraduate Cost of Attendance
| Fee Structure | On Campus | Commuter |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,840** | $36,840** |
| Fees | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| Housing | $5,684 | |
| Food | $5,916 | |
| Total | $50,490 | $38,890 |
Other Costs
- Accidental Injury Insurance (All Students): $550
- Audit Fees (no charge for student paying full-time tuition): $70 per credit hour
- Background Check (Nursing, Social Work, and Education): $65
- Dorm Damage Deposit: $100
- Education: All education students are required to pay a $150 software fee. Additionally, students pursuing licensure should budget $400–$900 for Praxis exam fees, which are charged directly by the testing organization. Total exam fees will depend on the specific endorsements chosen by the student.
- Graduation Fee: $125
- Nursing: There are additional fees, please check the Academic Catalog for more details.
- Overload Fee (over 20 hours): $300/hour
- Parking: $90
- PT Traditional Fee: $120
- PT Tuition: $600 per credit hour
- *Room Hyde: $100 additional
**For institutions with full-time programs with flat-rate amounts, the Department of Defense requires that tuition cost be broken down into a “per credit” cost for full-time students using the formula below:
Cost per hour = (Per year tuition cost × number of years to complete program) ÷ total number of semester hours to complete program
The cost per semester hour for Department of Defense Active Military/Tuition Assistance is $1148.
What scholarships and financial aid are available to King students?
Each year, King University provides more than $18+ million in financial aidto students based on merit and financial need. Over 99 percent of new first-year students receive some combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and/or federal work-study to help make their King experience affordable.
The cost of attending King University includes tuition, a comprehensive fee (shown below), the cost of books and course materials, and personal expenses which will vary according to the tastes, customs, and the self-discipline of the student.
The comprehensive fee covers approximately half the total cost of the university program provided the student. The balance is paid from endowment income and gifts from individuals, corporations, and Presbyterian churches.
Direct Charges will appear on your student billing statement and are to be paid directly to King University. Books, Travel & Misc. will vary according to individual needs.