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Kentucky Christian University
Most applicants get into Kentucky Christian University — 60.9% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Kentucky Christian University anchors the college town of Grayson, KY, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Christian Churches and Churches of Christ affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $96,766 four years out. Faculty pay averages $57,240 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 429 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 86.1% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 900 and 1040 — below the KY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Kentucky Christian University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 900–1040 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Kentucky Christian University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 450 | 490 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 480 | 530 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 20 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Kentucky Christian University received 747 applications and admitted 466 (62.4%), with 166 enrolling.
How Kentucky Christian University compares
| Kentucky Christian University | Kentucky median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 60.9% | 79.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $26,625 | $26,625 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $42,375 | $45,036 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Kentucky Christian University's median earnings are $42,375 — below the Kentucky benchmark of $45,036. Weigh that against the $26,625 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Kentucky Christian University lists tuition at $26,625 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Kentucky Christian University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $26,625 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 429 undergraduates, Kentucky Christian University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Fewer than half of Kentucky Christian University students — 36.7% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Kentucky Christian University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $96,766 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | $44,862 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $44,584 |
Median earnings for these 3 Kentucky Christian University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $42,375 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 10 additional Kentucky Christian University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Kentucky Christian University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 900–1040 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 60.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Kentucky Christian University's acceptance rate?
62.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 466 admitted from 747 applicants.
How much does Kentucky Christian University cost?
At Kentucky Christian University, published tuition is $26,625 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Kentucky Christian University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Kentucky Christian University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $42,375 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Kentucky
- Kentucky Wesleyan College — 71.6% admitted
- University of Louisville — 79.4% admitted
- Morehead State University — 77.2% admitted
- Northern Kentucky University — 67.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.