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Kentucky Christian University

Grayson, KY · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Churches of Christ and Christian Churches (independent congregations) · Churches of Christ and Christian Churches

Real cost

Average price after aid $24,038 a year

Median debt at graduation: $22,250 (all students)

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Kentucky Christian University is a private university in Grayson, Kentucky, governed by a board drawn from independent Churches of Christ and Christian Churches congregations. Chapel meets twice a week in Nash Chapel, and students must attend 26 of 30 services each semester. Every bachelor's student completes a required Bible minor of six courses.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Kentucky Christian University

  1. MonToday

    No set time

  2. TueToday

    • 9:30AMChapel

  3. WedToday

    No set time

  4. ThuToday

    • 9:30AMChapel

  5. FriToday

    No set time

  6. SatToday

    No set time

  7. SunToday

    No set time

No set time: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

  • “Twice a week for 50 minutes, the entire campus community comes together in the Nash Chapel for a time of worship and teaching from God’s word.”

    Source: kcu.edu

  • “KCU’s Worship Collective is a group of students who lead KCU’s campus in God-glorifying worship chapel services and special events on and off campus.”

    Source: kcu.edu

  • “KCU Reach allows our students to be the Hands and Feet of Christ by working in service to churches and organizations throughout our region.”

    Source: kcu.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Full-time students are required to earn 26 of the 30 chapel credits available each semester, and commuters need 16.

Source: kcu.edu
What's a normal week?

Chapel meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. in Nash Chapel, and the Worship Collective leads worship on campus.

Source: kcu.edu
Where do I find community?

The campus has 20 to 25 student groups that meet each semester, covering many topics, and devotional opportunities in the dorms.

Source: kcu.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

KCU Reach lets students serve churches and organizations throughout the region.

Source: kcu.edu

Rankings

Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our faith research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list

In America

Academic Excellence

B-Academic Excellence: B- (grade B-): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
56 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.37%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.86%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,090 · ACT 21
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$7,212

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

DWorship and chapel: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

53 of 100 points · 7 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel services during the weekTwice a week (Twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays), per the 2025-26 Student Services Handbook.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Life | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Twice a week for 50 minutes, the entire campus community comes together in the Nash Chapel for a time of worship and teaching from God’s word.”
      Chapel meets twice a week in Nash Chapel.
    2. 2025-26 Student Services Handbook | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-26_Student_Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.”
      Chapel is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (26 of 30 chapel credits required each semester.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2025-26 Student Services Handbook | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-26_Student_Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Full-time students are required to receive a minimum of 26 of the 30 chapel credits available per semester”
      Full-time students must earn 26 of 30 chapel credits each semester.
    2. Spiritual Life | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Each student is required to accrue 26 chapel credits per semester (16 if you are a commuter) out of 30 chapel services while at KCU.”
      Chapel attendance is required, with a set number of credits each semester.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNow and then (Worship nights are held periodically.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Periodically there are special events held on campus.”
      Worship nights are held periodically, not on a set weekly schedule.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Now and then (Prayer is named in Athletes for Christ and in dorm devotions.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-26 Student Services Handbook | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-26_Student_Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Athletes for Christ encourages athletes from different sports to get together for prayer, fellowship and study.”
      Athletes for Christ includes prayer among its activities; no frequency is stated.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsPart-time (A named Campus Minister is listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Jake Ratliff Campus Minister Student Life Mike Cochran Worship Collective Director Student Life Jeremy Miller KCU Reach Co-Director”
      Three professional spiritual life staff are listed: a Campus Minister, a Worship Collective Director and a KCU Reach Co-Director.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Twice a week for 50 minutes, the entire campus community comes together in the Nash Chapel for a time of worship and teaching from God’s word.”
      Chapel meets twice a week in Nash Chapel.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer1 or 2 times a week (2 weekly times documented: 2 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

100 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (Six distinct courses (18 hours) in the Bible minor required of every bachelor's student: BOT 110, BNT 110, BTH 210, one Bible elective, BNT 305, BTH 410. From the 2025-26 catalog.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-2026-Undergraduate-Catalog-Final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All students seeking a Bachelor’s degree at Kentucky Christian University are required to complete at least an 18-hour Bible minor”
      The 2025-26 catalog requires every bachelor's student to complete an 18-hour Bible minor.
      “BOT 110 Intro to Old Testament 3 BNT 110 Intro to New Testament 3 BTH 210 Christian Heritage 3”
      The Bible minor requires Introduction to Old Testament, Introduction to New Testament and Christian Heritage.
    2. Church Relations | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/alumni-church-partners/get-involved · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Every student must graduate with a Minor in Biblical Studies no matter what degree they seek.”
      Every student must complete a Minor in Biblical Studies to graduate.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (BOT 110 Introduction to Old Testament and BNT 110 Introduction to New Testament are required of all bachelor's students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-2026-Undergraduate-Catalog-Final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BOT 110 Intro to Old Testament 3 BNT 110 Intro to New Testament 3 BTH 210 Christian Heritage 3”
      The Bible minor requires Introduction to Old Testament, Introduction to New Testament and Christian Heritage.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (Stated in the 2025-26 catalog's Bible curriculum section.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-2026-Undergraduate-Catalog-Final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The mission of Kentucky Christian University demands that the entire curriculum be Bible-centered and that students be given adequate courses with biblical and doctrinal content”
      The 2025-26 catalog states that the entire curriculum is to be Bible-centered.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Majors | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/academics/undergraduate-majors · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Bachelor of Science, Major in Bible and Ministry”
      A Bible and Ministry major is offered.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes (Published beliefs (God, the Bible, Jesus, the Church, Unity). Recorded as a statement of faith.)
    Sources (1)
    1. What We Believe | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/about/theological-positions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “GOD – That God is not only the omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent Creator of the universe, but also the loving Father, Provider of all life, and righteous Judge.”
      The college publishes a set of beliefs, beginning with God, the Bible, Jesus, the Church and Unity.
AChristian community: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Christian community

86 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)3 to 4 (Three professional staff named on the spiritual life page: Campus Minister, Worship Collective Director, KCU Reach Co-Director.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Jake Ratliff Campus Minister Student Life Mike Cochran Worship Collective Director Student Life Jeremy Miller KCU Reach Co-Director”
      Three professional spiritual life staff are listed: a Campus Minister, a Worship Collective Director and a KCU Reach Co-Director.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearSeveral (Four special chapel weeks named in the 2025-26 handbook.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-26 Student Services Handbook | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-26_Student_Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Special Chapel Services. Mission emphasis week. ‘Athleo’ week emphasizing the importance of faith in athletics. Bridge the Gap week emphasizing our call to restoration principles. One Body week focusing on unity and diversity within the Church.”
      Several special chapel weeks are held during the year, including a mission emphasis week and a unity week.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (20-25 life groups meet each semester, per the spiritual life page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We consistently have 20-25 groups that meet each semester, covering an array of topics.”
      About 20 to 25 life groups meet each semester.
      “We also offer opportunities to meet with others through our Life Program.”
      The college runs a Life Program of small groups on campus.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithAll faculty (Full-time faculty are required to adhere to the college's beliefs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. What We Believe | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/about/theological-positions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “It is required that full-time faculty members adhere to these teachings and principles and seek to inculcate them into the lives of their students.”
      Full-time faculty are required to adhere to the college's stated beliefs.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)In some halls (Resident assistants provide devotional opportunities in the residence halls on a regular basis.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-26 Student Services Handbook | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-26_Student_Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “providing devotional opportunities in the dorm on a regular basis”
      Resident assistants provide devotional opportunities in the residence halls on a regular basis.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (Campus Ministry Office named in the 2025-26 handbook.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-26 Student Services Handbook | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-26_Student_Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “must submit to the Campus Ministry Office a statement from the University practicum director”
      The college has a Campus Ministry Office.
BMissions and service: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

73 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (KCU Reach, a staffed service program with a co-director.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “KCU Reach allows our students to be the Hands and Feet of Christ by working in service to churches and organizations throughout our region.”
      KCU Reach is a service program that places students with churches and organizations in the region, framed as serving Christ.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Mission trips abroad are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “and transformative mission trips abroad, there are numerous avenues for students to deepen their faith journey.”
      Mission trips abroad are offered as one way students grow in faith.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome (KCU Reach serves churches and organizations in the region.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “KCU Reach allows our students to be the Hands and Feet of Christ by working in service to churches and organizations throughout our region.”
      KCU Reach is a service program that places students with churches and organizations in the region, framed as serving Christ.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome (Mission trips abroad and an Intercultural Studies and Missions minor.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Life | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “and transformative mission trips abroad, there are numerous avenues for students to deepen their faith journey.”
      Mission trips abroad are offered as one way students grow in faith.
    2. 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-2026-Undergraduate-Catalog-Final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Minor in Intercultural Studies and Missions”
      An Intercultural Studies and Missions minor is offered.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “KCU Reach allows our students to be the Hands and Feet of Christ by working in service to churches and organizations throughout our region.”
      KCU Reach is a service program that places students with churches and organizations in the region, framed as serving Christ.

Strengths

  • Chapel meets twice a week in Nash Chapel, and each full-time student must earn 26 of 30 chapel credits per semester.
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Life | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Twice a week for 50 minutes, the entire campus community comes together in the Nash Chapel for a time of worship and teaching from God’s word.”
      Chapel meets twice a week in Nash Chapel.
    2. 2025-26 Student Services Handbook | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-26_Student_Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Full-time students are required to receive a minimum of 26 of the 30 chapel credits available per semester”
      Full-time students must earn 26 of 30 chapel credits each semester.
  • Every bachelor's student completes an 18-hour Bible minor that includes Old and New Testament introductions.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-2026-Undergraduate-Catalog-Final.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All students seeking a Bachelor’s degree at Kentucky Christian University are required to complete at least an 18-hour Bible minor”
      The 2025-26 catalog requires every bachelor's student to complete an 18-hour Bible minor.
      “BOT 110 Intro to Old Testament 3 BNT 110 Intro to New Testament 3 BTH 210 Christian Heritage 3”
      The Bible minor requires Introduction to Old Testament, Introduction to New Testament and Christian Heritage.
  • Full-time faculty are required to adhere to the college's published beliefs, and a Bible and Ministry major is offered.
    Sources (2)
    1. What We Believe | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/about/theological-positions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “It is required that full-time faculty members adhere to these teachings and principles and seek to inculcate them into the lives of their students.”
      Full-time faculty are required to adhere to the college's stated beliefs.
    2. Undergraduate Majors | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/academics/undergraduate-majors · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Bachelor of Science, Major in Bible and Ministry”
      A Bible and Ministry major is offered.
  • Several special chapel weeks each year and about 20 to 25 life groups each semester.
    Sources (2)
    1. 2025-26 Student Services Handbook | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-26_Student_Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Special Chapel Services. Mission emphasis week. ‘Athleo’ week emphasizing the importance of faith in athletics. Bridge the Gap week emphasizing our call to restoration principles. One Body week focusing on unity and diversity within the Church.”
      Several special chapel weeks are held during the year, including a mission emphasis week and a unity week.
    2. Spiritual Life | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We consistently have 20-25 groups that meet each semester, covering an array of topics.”
      About 20 to 25 life groups meet each semester.

Concerns

  • Prayer is named as part of Athletes for Christ and dorm devotions.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-26 Student Services Handbook | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-26_Student_Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Athletes for Christ encourages athletes from different sports to get together for prayer, fellowship and study.”
      Athletes for Christ includes prayer among its activities; no frequency is stated.
  • The church pages describe the Covenant Church Program for partner churches.
    Sources (1)
    1. Church Relations | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/alumni-church-partners/get-involved · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Covenant Church Program (CCP) was created to strengthen and enhance the relationship with our local church partners.”
      The Covenant Church Program strengthens relationships with partner churches; it does not describe help for students finding a church.

Know something we missed? Suggest a correction.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Campus ministry home

KCU Campus Ministry

  • Address: 100 Academic Parkway, Grayson, KY 41143-2205
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel (Nash Chapel)

View on map ↗

Source: kcu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, kcu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Spiritual Life | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Twice a week for 50 minutes, the entire campus community comes together in the Nash Chapel for a time of worship and teaching from God’s word.”
    Chapel meets twice a week in Nash Chapel.
    “Jake Ratliff Campus Minister Student Life Mike Cochran Worship Collective Director Student Life Jeremy Miller KCU Reach Co-Director”
    Three professional spiritual life staff are listed: a Campus Minister, a Worship Collective Director and a KCU Reach Co-Director.

Christian clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 4 on campus, 1 off campus, 2 location not published

Service 2

  • Mission trips abroadOff campus
    Mission trips abroad are offered to students.
    kcu.edu
  • KCU Reach
    Students serve churches and organizations throughout the region.
    kcu.edu

Clubs and groups 3

  • KCU Worship CollectiveOn campus
    Students who lead worship in chapel services and special events on and off campus.
    kcu.edu
  • Life GroupsOn campus
    Each semester
    Small groups for study and worship; about 20 to 25 meet each semester.
    kcu.edu, kcu.edu
  • Athletes for Christ
    A Bible study for student athletes focused on prayer, fellowship and study.
    kcu.edu

Worship and prayer 1

  • Christ's Church on CampusOn campus
    Periodically through each semester, on Sunday mornings
    Sunday morning worship held on campus at times during the semester.
    kcu.edu

Retreats 1

  • Special chapel weeksOn campus
    Several times a year
    Mission emphasis, Athleo, Bridge the Gap and One Body weeks in chapel.
    kcu.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

  • Tuesday, Thursday9:30 AMNash Chapel · Chapel from the 2025-26 Student Services Handbook.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. 2025-26 Student Services Handbook | Kentucky Christian Universitykcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-26_Student_Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Chapel is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.”
    Chapel is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.

Plan a campus visit Chapel and worship times for your dates, questions to ask, and a calendar button.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$23,241
$30,001–$48,000$24,618
$48,001–$75,000$24,031
$75,001–$110,000$24,420
Over $110,000$24,116

Full cost of attendance before aid: $40,168 a year.

Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
503
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 69% · Women 31%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
30%
Total students541
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$24,038
Cost of attendance (per year)$40,168
Median federal debt at graduation$22,250
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
37%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients
College Scorecard, within 6 years
32%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
College Scorecard, within 6 years
36%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
53%
First-year retention86%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$42,375
Admission rate61%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
No application fee
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $853 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants43%
Admitted students’ middle range:ACT 18–24
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1090
SAT reading & writing—
SAT math—
ACT composite18–24
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 33 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

MajorMedian earnings
Nursing$96,766
Bible/Biblical Studies$44,862
Business administration$44,584

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Biology, Clinical and counseling psychology, History, Interdisciplinary studies, Music, Other theology and religious vocations, Religious Music and Worship, Secondary education, Social work, Teacher education.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Business37%
Health professions19%
Education12%
Interdisciplinary studies9%
Psychology7%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingTown
Part-time undergraduates2%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older5%
On-campus room and board (per year)$9,800
SportsNAIA · Appalachian Athletic Conference
Students per faculty member12 to 1
Faculty who are full-time45%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$15,253IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 90% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceTri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS)About 21 miles away · about 30 minutes by car
Nearest major airportCincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)About 105 miles away
Town population3,778Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreLexington-FayetteAbout 85 miles away · about 1 hour 45 minutes by car
Typical weather32°F in January · 75°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Grayson 2 E, KY

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary7.270.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

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Is Kentucky Christian University a Christian college?
Yes. Kentucky Christian University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Churches of Christ and Christian Churches (independent congregations).
What is Kentucky Christian University’s Compass Score?
72 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at Kentucky Christian University?
Chapel is listed at Nash Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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About this school’s data
  • IPEDS unit ID 157100
  • Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (diverse fields)
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Christian Churches and Churches of Christ
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