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King's College (Charlotte, North Carolina)

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Type
  
For-profit college

Established
  
1901

Color(s)
  
Red and White

Acceptance rate
  
97.6% (2014)

Phone
  
+1 704-372-0266

Motto
  
Finish First

President
  
Ms. Diane Ryon

Information
  
1.800.768.2255

Undergraduate tuition and fees
  
14,280 USD (2015)

Address
  
322 Lamar Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204, USA

Accreditation
  
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools

Similar
  
Charlotte Christian College a, Carolinas College of Health Sc, Johnson & Wales University‑Charlotte, DeVry University‑North Carolina, University of Phoenix

Profiles

King’s College is a for-profit college founded in 1901. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, in the Elizabeth area just south of downtown, over half of students come from the Charlotte area. There is also on-campus housing for students.

Contents

King’s College awards both diplomas and Associate's degrees.

Student body, admissions, and outcomes

According to Peterson’s and recent institutional publications, King’s College had 1,024 applicants, of which 801 or 78% were admitted, producing an undergraduate population of 501. According to College Navigator, the most recent graduation/transfer out rate is 79%.

Academics

King’s College provides career-focused courses to high school graduates. King’s College’s programs offer hands-on learning opportunities that prepare graduates to start working immediately. Some programs offer externships as well. Students can earn a diploma in 8–12 months. Associate degree programs can be completed in 16 months.

King’s College offers ten major areas of study in three categories: Business, Technology, and Health care. These are listed below:

Business:

  • Accounting
  • Legal Administration
  • Office Administration
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Paralegal Studies
  • Travel and Tourism Management
  • Technology:

  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Specialist
  • Network Management
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Care:

  • Medical Assisting
  • Accreditation

    King’s College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diplomas and associate degrees. The Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

    References

    King's College (Charlotte, North Carolina) Wikipedia