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The King's University

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The King's University

Southlake, TX · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Average price after aid $14,140 a year

Median debt at graduation: $27,000 (all students)

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The King's University is a Spirit-filled Christian university in Southlake, Texas, offering bachelor's degrees in biblical and theological studies, general Christian studies, ministry leadership, worship leadership and biblical counseling. Its 2026-27 catalog describes a weekly chapel service, and the campus Prayer Room is open for students to pray and worship during the day.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

  • “The Prayer Room is a dedicated space on campus for students to pray and worship throughout the day.”

    Source: tku.edu

  • “Groups range from traditional small groups centered on spiritual growth to social clubs and outreach initiatives.”

    Source: tku.edu

  • “We take groups throughout the year to minister the gospel of Jesus Christ and show His love to those in need.”

    Source: tku.edu

Questions students ask

What's a normal week?

A weekly chapel gathers the university community for worship, prayer and teaching, and the Prayer Room is open for students to pray throughout the day.

Source: tku.edu
Where do I find community?

Groups range from traditional small groups centered on spiritual growth to social clubs and outreach initiatives.

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

Groups travel throughout the year to minister the gospel and show love to those in need, and students gain supervised ministry experience in local churches and non-profit ministries.

Source: tku.edu

Academic Excellence

Academic Excellence is computed for four-year colleges with at least 100 undergraduates. Seminaries, graduate-only schools, and two-year colleges are not rated.

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

52 of 100 points · 4 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (Chapel is held once a week (Mondays during the fall and spring semesters) per the student life page.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-27 Academic Catalog, Spiritual Life | The King's Universitytku.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-27_Academic_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel: a weekly chapel service that gathers the University community for worship, prayer, and teaching.”
      The university holds one chapel service each week for its community.
    2. Student Life at TKU | The King's Universitytku.edu/tku-student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Held weekly on Mondays during the fall and spring semesters, Chapel is a time for the entire TKU community to come together”
      Chapel is held weekly on Mondays during the fall and spring semesters.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNow and then
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life at TKU | The King's Universitytku.edu/tku-student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Regular Worship & Prayer Nights”
      Regular worship and prayer nights are listed among the spiritual life events open to students; no frequency is published.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Daily or always open (Campus Prayer Room described as open to students throughout the day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life at TKU | The King's Universitytku.edu/tku-student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Prayer Room is a dedicated space on campus for students to pray and worship throughout the day.”
      A campus Prayer Room is open for students to pray and worship during the day.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life at TKU | The King's Universitytku.edu/tku-student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Prayer Room is a dedicated space on campus for students to pray and worship throughout the day.”
      A campus Prayer Room is open for students to pray and worship during the day.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayerNot enough information: no verified chapel or worship times are recorded.
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

91 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 (The Foundational Core of the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies (and the other bachelor's plans reviewed) requires four courses that are clearly Bible or theology: BIBL 1300, BIBL 1307, BIBT 2303 and BIBT 2307. BIBM 1301 is not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Academic Catalog, Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies | The King's Universitytku.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-27_Academic_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BIBL 1307 Principles of Biblical Interpretation”
      Principles of Biblical Interpretation is in the foundational core of the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies, required of all students in that degree.
      “BIBT 2307 Theological Foundations”
      Theological Foundations is in the foundational core of the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies, required of all students in that degree.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsOne choice among others (Old and New Testament study is a concentration choice (9 hours), not a required course for all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Academic Catalog, Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies | The King's Universitytku.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-27_Academic_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “OLD TESTAMENT CONCENTRATION: 9 hours”
      Old Testament study is offered as a 9-hour concentration that students choose.
  • 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
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Academic Catalog, General Education and Core Curriculum | The King's Universitytku.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-27_Academic_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Apply critical thinking and reasoned analysis across various fields by thinking clearly and creatively within the humanities, sciences, and mathematics, integrating a biblical worldview with academic inquiry”
      A stated objective of the general education core is integrating a biblical worldview with academic inquiry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Academic Catalog, Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies | The King's Universitytku.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-27_Academic_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies: Degree Completion Plan”
      The university offers a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Academic Catalog, Statement of Faith | The King's Universitytku.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-27_Academic_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Jesus of Nazareth is the Messiah, the Son of God, who was eternally preexistent with the Father and the Holy Spirit in a Holy Trinity”
      The university publishes a Statement of Faith.
N/AChristian community: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Christian community

Not enough information · 2 of 7 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life at TKU | The King's Universitytku.edu/tku-student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Groups range from traditional small groups centered on spiritual growth to social clubs and outreach initiatives.”
      TKU Groups include some small groups centered on spiritual growth.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • 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 (A Spiritual Life focus area is part of the Department of Student Development and Success.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Academic Catalog, Spiritual Life | The King's Universitytku.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-27_Academic_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Spiritual Life at The King’s University entails the provision of spaces and rhythms for students to encounter God, deepen their faith, and grow in spiritual maturity.”
      The university's student development division has a Spiritual Life focus area covering chapel, prayer, small groups and pastoral care.
CMissions and service: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

68 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (Mobilization and Placement is a staffed student service area (Associate Director listed on the staff page).)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Academic Catalog, Mobilization and Placement | The King's Universitytku.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-27_Academic_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Mobilization and Placement exists to prepare and connect students for service in churches, nonprofit ministries, and the marketplace.”
      A Mobilization and Placement area organizes student service placements in churches and ministries.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumAvailable
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Academic Catalog, Experiential Learning | The King's Universitytku.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-27_Academic_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The King’s facilitates experiential learning opportunities and supervised ministry engagement in local church, parachurch, and other non-profit, service-oriented ministries.”
      Experiential learning and supervised ministry engagement with local churches and non-profit ministries are part of the program.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome
    Sources (1)
    1. Missions | The King's Universitytku.edu/student-life/outreach · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We take groups throughout the year to minister the gospel of Jesus Christ and show His love to those in need.”
      The university takes student groups on outreach trips throughout the year, locally and internationally, to serve and share the gospel.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Academic Catalog, Experiential Learning | The King's Universitytku.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-27_Academic_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The King’s facilitates experiential learning opportunities and supervised ministry engagement in local church, parachurch, and other non-profit, service-oriented ministries.”
      Experiential learning and supervised ministry engagement with local churches and non-profit ministries are part of the program.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome
    Sources (1)
    1. Missions | The King's Universitytku.edu/student-life/outreach · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We take groups throughout the year to minister the gospel of Jesus Christ and show His love to those in need.”
      The university takes student groups on outreach trips throughout the year, locally and internationally, to serve and share the gospel.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Missions | The King's Universitytku.edu/student-life/outreach · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We take groups throughout the year to minister the gospel of Jesus Christ and show His love to those in need.”
      The university takes student groups on outreach trips throughout the year, locally and internationally, to serve and share the gospel.

Strengths

  • Four required Bible and theology courses appear in the foundational core of the Biblical and Theological Studies degree.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Academic Catalog, Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies | The King's Universitytku.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-27_Academic_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “BIBL 1307 Principles of Biblical Interpretation”
      Principles of Biblical Interpretation is in the foundational core of the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies, required of all students in that degree.
      “BIBT 2307 Theological Foundations”
      Theological Foundations is in the foundational core of the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies, required of all students in that degree.
  • The university publishes a Statement of Faith.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Academic Catalog, Statement of Faith | The King's Universitytku.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-27_Academic_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Jesus of Nazareth is the Messiah, the Son of God, who was eternally preexistent with the Father and the Holy Spirit in a Holy Trinity”
      The university publishes a Statement of Faith.
  • A Prayer Room is open for students to pray and worship during the day.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life at TKU | The King's Universitytku.edu/tku-student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Prayer Room is a dedicated space on campus for students to pray and worship throughout the day.”
      A campus Prayer Room is open for students to pray and worship during the day.

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Campus ministry home

Chapel at The King's

  • Address: 2121 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, TX 76092
  • Distance from campus: less than 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: prayer room

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

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. 2026-27 Academic Catalog, Spiritual Life | The King's Universitytku.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-27_Academic_Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Chapel: a weekly chapel service that gathers the University community for worship, prayer, and teaching.”
    The university holds one chapel service each week for its community.

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$16,825
$30,001–$48,000$12,674
$75,001–$110,000$14,343
Over $110,000$13,430

Full cost of attendance before aid: $18,075 a year.

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Cost and value

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

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
272
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 38% · Women 62%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
40%
Total students579
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$14,140
Cost of attendance (per year)$18,075
Median federal debt at graduation$27,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
47%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
38%
First-year retention50%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$41,471
Admission rate61%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
$40
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $1,648 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants39%

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
Theology$54,618
Other theology and religious vocations$36,278

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Design, Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, Pastoral counseling, Religious Music and Worship.

What students study most

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

FieldShare of degrees
Theology and religious studies98%
Visual and performing arts3%

Campus facts

SettingSuburb
Part-time undergraduates54%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older64%
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member10 to 1
Undergraduates registered with the disability officeAbout 5%IPEDS, 2023–24
Disability servicesVisit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time100%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$14,482IPEDS, 2023, per student
Nearest airport with airline serviceDallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)About 6 miles away
Town population31,137Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreIrvingAbout 10 miles away
Typical weather45°F in January · 85°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Grapevine Dam, TX, about 4 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). 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
Burglary0.000.08
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

Map of The King's University, its Christian center and nearby Christian churches0.25 miChapel at The King's: 0.1 miThe King's University (campus)N0.1 mi
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About this school’s data
  • IPEDS unit ID 439701
  • Carnegie classification: Special focus: faith-related institution
  • Accreditation: Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Interdenominational
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