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Kentucky Christian University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range850 to 890
ACT Range18 to 24
Average GPA3.16
Acceptance Rate60.9%

Kentucky Christian is test-optional and accessible for many applicants, so your goal is to show you can handle the coursework rather than chase a perfect score. If you choose to submit, ACT is the more common route here, and a 24+ puts you at the top of the reported range.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Kentucky Christian University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Kentucky Christian University enrolls 497 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Kentucky Christian has an 86% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 37%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

Grayson, KY

Undergrad Enrollment497
Freshman Retention86%
SettingSmall town
Student to Faculty Ratio12:1
Graduation Rate37%
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Kentucky Christian University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Kentucky Christian, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes to improve your superscore, with your final fall test timed so scores arrive before Kentucky Christian’s Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Kentucky Christian is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees apply to all students. Tuition and fees are $26,300, and students should submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

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Tuition and Fees$26,300
Room and Board$9,500
Average Merit AwardN/A
Application FeeN/A
Students on AidN/A
Average Aid PackageN/A
Average Debt at Grad$30,578

Kentucky Christian’s estimated cost of attendance is about $35,800 for tuition, fees, room, and board before financial aid. As a private not-for-profit university, the final price can vary based on a student’s financial need and any institutional or outside scholarships they receive. Graduates leave with an average debt of $30,578.

Student life at Kentucky Christian University

Activities and Organizations
Drama and theater
Marching band
Choral groups
Housing

68% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: Guaranteed

Men only
Women only
Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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