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Total Enrollment: 300
Level of Selectivity: Noncompetitive
Motto: Success Begins Here
Location: Located in Knoxville, the campus is served
by a mass-transit bus system. The airport is 12 miles from the campus. Knoxville is the headquarters for
the Tennessee Valley Authority. The Tennessee River and the Tennessee
Valley Authority lakes offer boating, fishing, swimming, and other water
sports. Scenic drives include the famous 100-mile scenic loop trip and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on the Newfound Gap
highway. Some of the historic sites are the Confederate Monument, the Ramsey House, the
Governor Blount home, and the memorial to the 79th NY regiment, which took part
in the siege of Fort Sanders. Knoxville provides a variety of
cultural and entertainment opportunities and is surrounded by many recreation
areas. It is minutes from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Atlanta, Georgia, is 200 miles, or
approximately 4 hours, away.
HISTORY
Knoxville College is a private,
four-year, coed, liberal arts college affiliated with the United Presbyterian
Church. Founded in 1875 by Presbyterian missionaries, the College has its roots
in the McKee School for Negro Youth, which
began in 1863. The first postsecondary-level instruction was offered in 1877,
and the first baccalaureate degree was awarded in 1883.
Knoxville College is dedicated to the
development of the first-generation college student. Its mission is to provide
a stimulating and challenging educational experience to students who have been
afforded little advantage in society. To this end, Knoxville College provides programs to
prepare students for the jobs of today while also teaching them the skills
necessary for the jobs of tomorrow. The College provides an experienced, caring
faculty to achieve this goal, and it strongly believes in preserving and
disseminating the African-American heritage.
The main campus of Knoxville is located on 39 acres.
Its seventeen-building campus continues to be the primary institution for
minority students in east Tennessee. In 1989, Knoxville acquired the two-year Morristown College, which is now named
Knoxville College-Morristown. This traditionally black college is a United
Negro College Fund member school.
ACCREDITATION
Knoxville College is accredited by the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award the Bachelor of
Arts, Bachelor of Science, and associate degrees.
COSTS PER YEAR
2002–03 Tuition: $2800 (must complete 230 hour
work program; includes room, board, fees, and books)
Total cost: $12,800 (230 hours of work)
FINANCIAL AID–INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
Percentage of students receiving financial aid:
95
Financial Aid Specific
to the School
- Army and Air Force ROTC offer two- and four-year
scholarships that pay for tuition, fee, books, and other expenses, and
provide a monthly stipend. Students should contact the ROTC Office.
- Athletic grants are available to students
participating in intercollegiate sports. Students should contact the
Athletic Department.
- The Cooperative Education
Program combines classroom study with related paid work experience in
three majors. The program provides academic credit and full-time status
during the co-op placement. Students should contact respective
departments.
- The Douglas Loan Program
is a state program that offers loans to students majoring in education.
Students should contact the Business Department.
- Performance awards are available for students
participating in music activities such as choir and band. Students should
contact the Music Department.
- United Negro College Fund
(UNCF)
scholarships are awarded to a limited number of students at this school
who demonstrate financial need. Some scholarships may be based on location
and merit. UNCF scholarships range from $500 to $7500. Students should
contact financial aid or UNCF at 800-331-2244.
Financial Aid Deadline:
June 1
(priority)
Financial
Aid Contact:
Chief Financial Aid Officer
Knoxville College
901 Knoxville College Drive
Knoxville, Tennessee 37921
Telephone: 865-524-6681 or 6676
SAT or ACT required.
Entrance Requirements: Graduation from an
accredited high school (or equivalent) in the top half of the graduating class;
high school transcript with completion of 15 units, including 4 English, 2–3
mathematics (including algebra), 2–3 lab science, 2 social studies, and 3–5
electives; a minimum C average on all high school work; three letters of
recommendation; and a pre-entrance medical record. A nonrefundable $15
application fee is required.
Admission Application
Deadline: July 15 (fall); November 15 (spring)
Admission Contact: Director of Admissions,
Knoxville College, 901 Knoxville College
Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37921; Telephone:
865-524-6525; 800-743-5669 (toll-free); E-mail: admission@falcon.nest.kxcol.edu.
Graduation Requirements:
A
minimum of 124 semester hours for a bachelor’s degree and completion of the
general education core, including the following hours: 6 English, 6
mathematics, 8 science, 3 computer science, 3 social science, and 6 history.
Must have a cumulative average of at least 2.0, complete at least 30 semester
hours in residence at Knoxville College, and complete at least
10 semester hours of major courses at Knoxville College. Must prove proficiency
in oral and written English expression, reading, and basic mathematics and
successfully complete requirements for the senior comprehensive examination.
A minimum of 62 semester
hours and the general education core must be completed for an associate degree.
STUDENT
BODY PROFILE
Total enrollment (men/women): 300
FACULTY
PROFILE
Number of faculty members: 25
Full-time faculty members: 19
Part-time faculty members: 5
SCHOOL
CALENDAR
August-May
Commencement and conferring of degrees: May
AA Certification: Secretarial Science,
Word Processing
Bachelor of Arts: Early Childhood
Education, English Communications, History, Music Education, Political Science,
Psychology, Religion and Philosophy, Sociology
Bachelor of Science: Accounting, Biology, Business,
Chemistry, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education,
Economics, Elementary Education, Health and Physical Education, Information and
Science Technology, Marketing, Mathematics, Medical Technology, Psychology, and
Tourism, Food, and Lodging Administration
Preprofessional Programs: Predentistry, Prelaw,
Premedicine, Prenursing, Pretheology
ATHLETIC PROGRAMS
Knoxville College is a member of the
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
Intercollegiate Sports: men’s basketball,
tennis, track; women's basketball, tennis, and track.
Intramural Sports: basketball, bowling,
football, softball, and volleyball.
Athletic Contact: Director of Athletics, Knoxville College, 531 Knoxville College
Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37921; Telephone:
865-524-6530 or 6525.
STUDENT LIFE
Campus Regulations: Cars permitted without
restrictions; quiet hours enforced.
Campus Services: Health services, career
counseling, and placement.
Campus Activities: Social and cultural
activities include theater, chorale, band, and dance. Students with musical
ability may tour with the Knoxville College Concert Choir or Marching Band
throughout the United States and abroad. Interested
students may get involved in the student-run newspaper and yearbook.
Leadership opportunities
are found in the Student Government Association and departmental clubs.
Fraternities, sororities, academic clubs, and honor societies are represented
on campus.
Housing Availability: Campus housing
available.
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