King's College (Charlotte, North Carolina)

King's College
Location
322 Lamar Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina 28204
Information
Type For-profit college
Motto Finish First
Established 1901
Closed 2018
President Ms. Diane Ryon
Color(s) Red and White
Information

1.800.768.2255

Students = 1,870
Accreditation Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
Programs Business, Technology and Health Care
Website http://www.kingscollegecharlotte.edu

King’s College is a for-profit college founded in 1901.[1] Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, in the Elizabeth area just south of downtown, over half of students come from the Charlotte area. There is also on-campus housing for students.

King’s College awards both diplomas and Associate's degrees.

Student body, admissions, and outcomes

According to Peterson’s[2] and recent institutional publications, King’s College had 1,024 applicants, of which 801 or 78% were admitted, producing an undergraduate population of 501. According to College Navigator, the most recent graduation/transfer out rate is 79%.

Academics

King’s College provides career-focused courses to high school graduates. King’s College’s programs offer hands-on learning opportunities that prepare graduates to start working immediately. Some programs offer externships as well. Students can earn a diploma in 8–12 months. Associate degree programs can be completed in 16 months.

King’s College offers ten major areas of study in three categories: Business, Technology, and Health care.[3] These are listed below:

Business:

Technology:

  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Specialist
  • Network Management
  • Graphic Design

Health Care:

  • Medical Assisting

Accreditation

Pritchett Hall at King's College

King’s College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools[4] to award diplomas and associate degrees. The Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Final Class

In June 2018, the college announced that it will close after the current class of 120 graduates in December 2018. In making the announcement, officials cited low enrollment.[5]

Notes and references

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

Coordinates: 35°12′48″N 80°49′20″W / 35.2133°N 80.8222°W / 35.2133; -80.8222

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