King University

King University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Bristol, Tennessee, in a small city setting. The university enrolls 1,816 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 43.00 out of 100. Its completion rate is 46% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 60% (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers nursing programs across multiple credential and specialization levels. Programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at the associate level, Family Practice Nurse/Nursing at the bachelor's level, Nursing Administration at the bachelor's level, Pediatric Nurse/Nursing at the bachelor's level, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management at the associate level. These programs prepare graduates for clinical and administrative roles in healthcare settings.

Bristol sits on the Tennessee-Virginia border in the Tri-Cities region of Appalachia, an area with ongoing demand for trained healthcare professionals. King University provides nursing and health administration education to students in the surrounding region, with programs designed to address local and regional healthcare workforce needs.