Accreditation and Assessment

The King’s University

The King’s is accredited through Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) (15935 Forest Road, Forest, Virginia, 24551, 804.525.9539) at the Category IV level (through the first professional doctorate level). The Transnational Association of Christian Colleges is recognized by the Department of Education (DOE) and is a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

TKU is listed in the current edition of both The American Council on Education’s Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education and in the Higher Education directory. The Institution is acknowledged on the United States Department of Education website as an accredited postsecondary institution and participates in the United States Department of Education Title IV Program, which offers students access to Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunities Grants, and the Stafford Education loan programs. The King’s University has been authorized to participate in the Montgomery GI Bill® Veteran’s Benefits program* and the Southlake, TX, campus is approved to enroll international students.

The King’s University is also accredited through the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), is a participating institution for National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), and holds Associate membership with the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE).

ECFA Accredited

The King’s Seminary

The King’s Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of The Association of Theological Schools (www.ats.edu) and is approved to offer the following degrees: Master of Divinity, Master of Practical Theology, Master of Organizational Leadership, and Doctor of Ministry. Additionally, The King’s Seminary has received approval for its comprehensive distance (online) education.

The King’s University Complaint and Appeal Process

Click here to visit the Office of Institutional Effectiveness for assessment related documents.

* GI Bill® trademark attribution:

‘‘GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.”