Kentucky Christian University Acceptance Rate
Grayson, Kentucky · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 747
- Admitted
- 466
- Yield
- 35.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 747 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Kentucky Christian University's acceptance rate has risen from 47.7% in 2014–15 to 62.4% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 886 to 747 (-16%) over that period.
Its 62.4% rate makes Kentucky Christian University more selective than about 72% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 24 tracked Kentucky schools, it is more selective than about 79%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (73% for women vs 58.5% for men, a 14.5-point gap). Kentucky Christian University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 35.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 886 | 423 | 47.7% | 168 |
| 2015–16 | 1,185 | 430 | 36.3% | 138 |
| 2016–17 | 835 | 324 | 38.8% | 148 |
| 2017–18 | 746 | 300 | 40.2% | 164 |
| 2018–19 | 804 | 301 | 37.4% | 155 |
| 2019–20 | 1,083 | 437 | 40.4% | 215 |
| 2020–21 | 1,559 | 441 | 28.3% | 155 |
| 2021–22 | 1,139 | 657 | 57.7% | 202 |
| 2022–23 | 606 | 269 | 44.4% | 114 |
| 2023–24 | 747 | 466 | 62.4% | 166 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 196 | 143 | 73% |
| Men | 550 | 322 | 58.5% |
| Unknown | 1 | 1 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 450–510 | 4% |
| SAT Math | 450–530 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–23 | 48% |
How Kentucky Christian University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Kentucky Christian University's acceptance rate?
Kentucky Christian University's acceptance rate is 62.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (466 admitted of 747 applicants).
Is Kentucky Christian University test optional?
Kentucky Christian University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Kentucky Christian University?
Kentucky Christian University received 747 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 466.
What SAT score do you need for Kentucky Christian University?
Admitted students at Kentucky Christian University typically scored 450–510 on SAT Reading/Writing and 450–530 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Kentucky Christian University getting harder to get into?
Kentucky Christian University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 47.7% in 2014–15 to 62.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.kcu.edu/.