King's College (Charlotte, North Carolina)

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King's College
Kings College Charlotte NC (logo).jpg
MottoFinish First
Type For-profit college
Active1901–2018
President Diane Ryon
Students1,870
Location, ,
U.S.
Colors Red and White
Website www.kingscollegecharlotte.edu

King's College was a for-profit college in Charlotte, North Carolina, from 1901 to 2018.

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Founded in 1901, [1] over half of students came from the Charlotte area. There was also on-campus housing for students. King's College awarded both diplomas and Associate's 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 Pritchett Hall, King's College.jpg
Pritchett Hall at King's College

King's College was previously 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.

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References

  1. About King's College
  2. Helms, Ann Doss (8 June 2018). "Another for-profit college in Charlotte is closing. Here's why". WBTV. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  3. Programs
  4. Peterson's
  5. ACICS-accredited schools list [ permanent dead link ]

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