King's College (Charlotte, North Carolina)
King's College was a for-profit college in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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.
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Motto | Finish First |
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Type | For-profit college |
Active | 1901–2018 |
President | Ms. Diane Ryon |
Students | 1,870 |
Location | , , U.S. |
Colors | Red and White |
Website | www.kingscollegecharlotte.edu |
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
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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 (CAAHEP).
References
- 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