King University Acceptance Rate
Bristol, Tennessee · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,195
- Admitted
- 650
- Yield
- 25.5%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, King University's acceptance rate has fallen from 56.7% in 2014–15 to 54.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 928 to 1,195 (+29%) over that period.
Its 54.4% rate makes King University more selective than about 80% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Tennessee schools, it is more selective than about 76%.
King University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 25.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 928 | 526 | 56.7% | 185 |
| 2015–16 | 843 | 371 | 44% | 142 |
| 2016–17 | 1,601 | 823 | 51.4% | 159 |
| 2017–18 | 1,169 | 601 | 51.4% | 197 |
| 2018–19 | 1,046 | 608 | 58.1% | 188 |
| 2019–20 | 949 | 589 | 62.1% | 205 |
| 2020–21 | 781 | 470 | 60.2% | 158 |
| 2021–22 | 831 | 550 | 66.2% | 185 |
| 2022–23 | 875 | 532 | 60.8% | 152 |
| 2023–24 | 1,195 | 650 | 54.4% | 166 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 731 | 401 | 54.9% |
| Men | 464 | 249 | 53.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How King 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 King University's acceptance rate?
King University's acceptance rate is 54.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (650 admitted of 1,195 applicants).
Is King University test optional?
King University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to King University?
King University received 1,195 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 650.
Is King University getting harder to get into?
King University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 56.7% in 2014–15 to 54.4% 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: https://www.king.edu/.