The King’s University
The King’s University is a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) [15935 Forest Road, Forest, VA 24551; Telephone: (434) 525-9539; e-mail: info@tracs.org], having been awarded Reaffirmation II of its Accredited Status as a Category IV institution by the TRACS Accreditation Commission on April 19, 2016. This status is effective for a period of ten years. TRACS is recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDOE), the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE).
The Institution is listed in the current edition of both The American Council on Education’s Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education and in the Higher Education directory. The Institution is acknowledged on the U.S. Department of Education website of accredited postsecondary institutions and participates in the U.S. Department of Education Title IV Program, which offers students access to Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunities Grants, Federal Work Study, and the Stafford Education loan programs. Graduates of the University are recognized by all branches of the U.S. military for participation in the Military Chaplaincy. The King’s is approved to participate in the Veteran’s Administration educational assistance programs.
The King’s University is a member of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU), the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and the Higher Education Transfer Alliance (HETA). TKU is also an Associate member of the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE). The institution is provided religious exemption status within the provisions of the State of Texas Workforce Commission under Texas Education Code, section 132.02(a)(2) and maintains a Certificate of Authorization with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The institution is also provided religious exemption status within the provisions of the State of California Education Code, Section 94874(e)(1), as verified by the California Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education.
The King’s Seminary
The King’s Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of The Association of Theological Schools (www.ats.edu) and is approved to offer the following degrees: Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Practical Theology, Master of Organizational Leadership, and Doctor of Ministry. TKS is also approved for a Comprehensive Distance Education Program.
Contact Information
Address:
The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada
10 Summit Park Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275
Phone:
412.788.6505
Student Achievement Data for The King’s University (TRACS)
NOTE: TKU traditionally has a small number of first-time, full-time students. Our students are primarily non-residential commuters, often bi-vocational and enrolling with transfer credits.
Retention Rates
Retention rates are unique student, fall-to-fall enrollment based on first-time, full-time status.
| Program | 2023-2024 | 2022-2023 | 2021-2022 | 3 yr. Average |
| Associate* | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Bachelor | 54% | 100% | 70% | 75% |
| Graduate | 79% | 25% | 84% | 63% |
*For the Associate degree the zero percent indicates no first-time, full-time students enrolled in 2021 and 2022 and for 2023 only one student enrolled, who later withdrew.
Graduation Rates
This section presents data for graduation rates of first-time, full-time degree seeking students as reported in the TRACS Annual Operating Report.** The completion and graduation rates for associate, bachelor, and graduate degrees are measured at 150% of the expected time for completion (bachelor degree rate is 6 years from the first enrollment).
| Level | 2018 cohort | 2017 cohort | 2016 cohort | 3 yr. Average |
| Associate | 67% | 80% | 30% | 59% |
| Bachelor | 40% | 24% | 73% | 46% |
| Graduate | 63% | 30% | 39% | 44% |
MAMFT & LPC Licensure Rates
This section presents licensure pass rates for the students in the Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy program.
| Year | Marriage & Family Therapy (MAMFT) | Licenses Professional Counselors (LPC) | ||
| # Students Attempting | Pass Rate | # Students Attempting | Pass Rate | |
| 2024 | 1 | 100% | 9 | 89% |
| 2023 | 1 | 100% | 9 | 100% |
| 2022 | 1 | 100% | 8 | 100% |
Student Achievement for The King’s Seminary (ATS)
Retention Rates
This section presents retention rates of all students from fall 2023 to fall 2024, excluding 2023-2024 graduates and Fall 2024 entering students.
| Program | Retention Rate |
| Master of Practical Theology (MPT) | 75% |
| Master of Practical Theology (MPT) – MJS WIML | 75% |
| Master of Divinity (MDiv) | 58% |
| Master of Divinity (MDiv) – MJS WIML | 60% |
| Master of Organizational Leadership (MOL) & Master of Organizational Leadership (MOL) – WIML |
60% |
| Master of Theological Studies (MTS) | 46% |
| Doctor of Ministry (DMin) | 90% |
MJS: Messianic Jewish Studies
WIML: Women in Ministry Leadership
Persistence Rates
Persistence rates are the number of students graduated plus number of students still enrolled divided by # of students entered.
(NOTE: The MTS degree began in 2022)
| Program |
Persistence Rate
|
| MDiv students who entered 6 years ago (2018) | 46% |
| MOL and MPT students who entered 4 years ago (2020) | 35% |
| MTS students | N/A |
| DMin students who entered 6 years ago (2018) | 50% |
Graduation Rates
This section presents data for graduation rates of students as reported in the ATS Annual Report for students who graduated with the degree they began with. The completion and graduation rates for associate, bachelor, and graduate degrees are measured at 150% of the expected time for completion.
| Program | Graduation Rate |
| MDiv students | 35% |
| MOL and MPT students | 31% |
| MTS students | N/A |
| DMin students | 50% |
Job Placement Rates
Graduates from the 2023-2024 class who found placement either vocational, non-vocationally or were seeking further study based on the responses from the Graduating Student Survey are as follows
| Program | Job Placement Rate |
| MDiv students | 50% |
| MOL and MPT students | 88% |
| MTS students | N/A |
| DMin students | 87% |
The King’s University Complaint and Appeal Process
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