King's College (Charlotte, North Carolina)
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]
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| Motto | Finish First |
|---|---|
| Type | Private for-profit college |
| Active | 1901–2018 |
| President | Diane Ryon |
| Students | 1,870 |
| Location | , , U.S. |
| Colors | Red and White |
| Website | www.kingscollegecharlotte.edu |
Academics
editKing'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
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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
edit- ^ About King's College
- ^ Helms, Ann Doss (8 June 2018). "Another for-profit college in Charlotte is closing. Here's why". WBTV. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
- ^ Programs
- ^ Peterson's
- ^ ACICS-accredited schools list[permanent dead link]