Knoxville College

Knoxville College is a historically black liberal arts college in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, which was founded in 1875 by the United Presbyterian Church of North America. It is a United Negro College Fund member school.

Knoxville College
MottoLet There Be Light
Motto in English
Guided by Faith. Inspired by Knowledge
TypePrivate, HBCU
EstablishedDecember 16, 1875
AffiliationPresbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Endowment$1 million (appx.)
ChairmanJessica Thrasher Wilson
PresidentLeonard L. Adams Jr.
Vice-presidentDasha Lundy
Academic staff
35
Students11
Location,
Tennessee
,
United States

35°58′12″N 83°56′45″W
CampusUrban, 39 acres (16 ha)
ColorsGarnet and blue
NicknameBulldogs
Websitewww.knoxvillecollege.edu

A slow period of decline began in the 1970s, and by 2015, the school had an enrollment of just 11 students. In May 2015, the college suspended classes until Fall 2016 term in hopes of reorganizing. On May 17, 2018, the Tennessee Higher Education Commission gave its approval for Knoxville College to once again reopen its doors and offer classes.

On July 1, 2018, Knoxville College website announced resumption of enrolling students for fall 2018 semester. In May 2022, only three students graduated.

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