King's College

Wilkes-Barre, PA

King's College

Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Tuition & Fees

$45,488

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
640
25th
540
75th
620
25th
530
75th
26
25th
22
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undergraduateRatios

51%

male

49%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

95%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,087
Declined 129
Total Received 3,216
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Private

1,671

undergraduate students

322

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1946, King's College is a private, Catholic college that is known for its programs in Business, Education, and Nursing. It is located on a 48-acre campus in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,993
Established in 1946
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

48-acre campus in Wilkes-Barre (population: 40,806), 100 miles from Philadelphia. Served by bus; major airport serves Philadelphia; smaller airport serves Avoca (10 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

King's College
133 North River Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA
18711

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
51%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
65%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
15%
Top 1/4
35%
Top 1/2
67%
Bottom 1/2
33%
Bottom 1/4
12%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
640
25th
540
75th
620
25th
530
75th
26
25th
22

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Other application fee (waived if filed online)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline December 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline December 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Recommended

Not Selective

95%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,087
Declined 129
Total Received 3,216

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$26,555

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $42,600
Housing $8,000
Food $7,086
Additional fees $2,888
Books & supplies $1,300
Total $61,874
Average Financial Aid - $26,555
Total with Avg. Aid $35,319

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,193,215
State $2,267,353
Institutional $28,992,533
Other external $510,515
Total $34,963,616

Non-need-based

Federal $360,120
State
Institutional $6,757,552
Other external $130,224
Total $7,247,896

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 570 208-5868
F: 570 208-6015
finaid@kings.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Ice hockey yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes yes
Wrestling yes

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Conference, Freedom Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes yes
Biological and Physical Sciences yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biomedical Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Civil Engineering, General yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Computer Science yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Finance, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
General Studies yes
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes yes
History, General yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes
Neuroscience yes
Philosophy yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing yes
Psychology, General yes
Psychology, Other yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Physician Assistant
  2. Accounting
  3. Criminal Justice

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,993

total students

69%

in-state

31%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

84%

1,671
students

Female
49%
826

Male
51%
845

16%

322
students

Female
78%
251

Male
22%
71

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

93%

1,558
students

Female
49%
756

Male
51%
802

7%

113
students

Female
62%
70

Male
38%
43

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
11%
Hispanic/Latino
74%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Recommended of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: August 15

Spring: January 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

60

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

60

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 10
Countries most often represented Canada
China
Ireland
Italy
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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