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Kentucky Christian University

#883 in US ranking Grayson, KY
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$42,017
Tuition & fees
$27,330
Avg. aid
$18,899
Receiving aid
98%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
61%
Avg. SAT
915
ACT range
18–24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
37%
Median salary
$38,373
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Kentucky Christian University?

Kentucky Christian University's reported six-year graduation rate is 37% for the measured first-time student cohort; its reported four-year rate is 30%. These rates describe students in the relevant entering cohorts, not every student who enrolls or an individual applicant's probability of graduating.

The reported first-year retention rate is 86%, meaning most students in the measured first-time cohort returned the following fall. Retention and graduation answer different questions: returning for a second year does not establish whether a student will finish within four or six years. Transfer students and many adult learners are not represented in the standard first-time graduation-rate measure in the same way.

For planning purposes, applicants can ask their intended department how often required courses run and whether clinical placements, student teaching or internships can extend the time needed to complete a degree.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Kentucky Christian University?

College Scorecard program figures report median earnings measured about one year after completion for eligible former students with available earnings records. For Kentucky Christian University, reported examples include approximately $60,070 for registered nursing, $32,110 for business administration, $27,699 for Bible or biblical studies, and $25,924 for another theology and religious-vocations category.

These are program-level historical medians, not starting-salary offers or predictions for every graduate. The figures can reflect differences in occupation, location, prior work experience and the students captured in the federal data. They also describe an early point in a career, not lifetime earnings. Applicants comparing programs should weigh these numbers alongside likely borrowing, licensing requirements and the kind of work they want to pursue.

Career support is separate from earnings outcomes. KCU reports individual and group career counseling, résumé preparation, interview preparation, career-interest testing, employer recruitment and help with job placement for undergraduates. Students can ask how to access those services and what internship support is available in their particular major.

Kentucky Christian University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
37%
4-year graduation
30%
6-year graduation
37%

Kentucky Christian University Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
86%
First-year retention, part-time students
20%
Employed 1 year after graduation
94%

Kentucky Christian University Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$38,373
4 years after graduation
$52,466
5 years after graduation
$54,511
7 years after graduation
$53,690
10 years after starting college
$47,183

Alumni Salary for Kentucky Christian University Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Bible/Biblical Studies

$27,699

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$32,110

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

$60,070

Theology and Religious Vocations, Other

$25,924

Kentucky Christian University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

72128

Health Professions and Related Programs

13114

Education

459

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

437

Psychology

325

Theology and Religious Vocations

134

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

314

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

022

History

022

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

808

Theology and Religious Vocations

145

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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