Kairos University

What does Kairos University offer in terms of athletics?

Kairos University is not structured around conventional intercollegiate athletics. Prospective students should not assume that it offers varsity teams, athletic recruiting, or sports scholarships comparable to those at a residential undergraduate college.

A student seeking organized competition should distinguish a university varsity team from an independently arranged club, local recreation league, or fitness activity. The latter may be available where the student lives but would not constitute a Kairos athletic program.

What student groups and Associations are available at Kairos University?

Student connection at Kairos University is more closely tied to academic programs and mentoring than to a traditional campus-club system. Applicants hoping for a particular kind of organized involvement - such as student government, a professional association, or an affinity group - should ask whether it is currently recognized and how students participate across locations.

Program peers, mentors, and a student's own religious or community organization can provide different forms of connection. They should not be treated as interchangeable: an outside organization is not automatically a university-sponsored student association, and participation in one may not provide the same access to classmates or campus decisions.

Who studies at Kairos University?

Kairos University enrolled 1,239 students in the reported 2024-25 institutional enrollment figures. Its first-time undergraduate intake was much smaller: three degree- or certificate-seeking students enrolled from that applicant group, while 17 transfer-in undergraduates were reported.

That contrast matters. The first-year admissions figures describe a narrow undergraduate population, not the scale or selectivity of the entire university. The reported student-to-faculty ratio was 9 to 1, but a ratio alone cannot establish the size of a particular seminar, the frequency of mentor meetings, or an individual student's access to an instructor.

Geographic percentages should also be read with their underlying cohort in mind. A small first-time class can produce striking percentages from only one or two students; it would be misleading to apply those percentages to all 1,239 students. The more useful question for a prospective student is whether peers in the intended program study locally, remotely, full time, or alongside employment.

How does student life look like at Kairos University?

Everyday student life at Kairos University is likely to center on coursework, mentoring, and a student's existing work or community commitments rather than residence-hall activities. The experience may differ substantially between someone based in Sioux Falls and someone studying from another state or country.

Applicants should ask their program how often students meet faculty and peers, whether gatherings are required, and what orientation or academic support is available for their mode of study. These details have practical consequences for scheduling and belonging, especially for students who want regular contact with classmates but cannot travel frequently.

What libraries are available to students at Kairos University?

Kairos University reports one campus library in its institutional facilities figures. For many students, access to research material from outside Sioux Falls may be at least as important as the physical collection.

A prospective student should check how their program provides access to the catalog, theological and other relevant databases, online journals, and research assistance. For a major paper or doctoral project, it is also worth establishing how to obtain a book or article the library does not hold, whether remote access requires a university login, and what borrowing arrangements apply when studying away from campus.