King's College (Charlotte, North Carolina)

King's College

Motto	Finish First
Type	Private for-profit college
Active	1901–2018
President	Diane Ryon
Students	1,870
Location	Charlotte, North Carolina , North Carolina , U.S.
Colors	Red and White
Website	www.kingscollegecharlotte.edu

King's College was a private for-profit college in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was founded in 1901 and over half of students came from the Charlotte area. ^[1] There was also on-campus housing for students. King's College awarded both diplomas and associate degrees. The college closed in December 2018 due to low enrollment. ^[2]

Academics

King's College provided 8-12 month courses and offered ten major areas of study in three categories: Business, Technology, and Health care. ^[3] Associate degree programs could be completed in 16 months.

According to Peterson's ^[4] King's College had 1,024 applicants, of which 78% were admitted, producing an undergraduate population of 501. According to College Navigator, the last graduation/transfer out rate was 79%.

Accreditation

Pritchett Hall at King's College

King's College was accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools ^[5] to award diplomas and associate degrees. The Medical Assisting Program was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

References

1. About King's College
2. Helms, Ann Doss (June 8, 2018). "Another for-profit college in Charlotte is closing. Here's why". WBTV. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
3. "Programs". Archived from the original on May 11, 2008. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
4. Peterson's
5. ACICS-accredited schools list ^{[ permanent dead link ]}

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