King's College was a

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. It was founded in 1901 and over half of students came from the Charlotte area.About King's College
/ref> There was also on-campus housing for students. King's College awarded both diplomas and

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s. The college closed in December 2018 due to low enrollment.

Academics

King's College provided 8-12 month courses and offered ten major areas of study in three categories: Business, Technology, and

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. Associate degree programs could be completed in 16 months. According to Peterson'sPeterson's
/ref> 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

King's College was accredited by the

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/ref> to award diplomas and associate degrees. The Medical Assisting Program was accredited by the

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References

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