King's College | |
Motto: | Finish First |
Established: | 1901 |
Closed: | 2018 |
Type: | Private for-profit college |
President: | Diane Ryon |
Colors: | Red and White |
City: | Charlotte, North Carolina |
State: | North Carolina |
Country: | U.S. |
Enrollment: | 1,870 |
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]
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%.
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.