School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
King’s College is a small private college located on an urban campus in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,590, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 93%. The college offers 49 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 60%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $40,520.
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Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
ACT 25th-75th Percentile19-25
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1060-1240
2k
Students enrolled
17%
Online student enrollment
11:1
Student to faculty ratio
White
76%
Unknown
2%
Black
5%
Hispanic
11%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
%
34% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Yes
5
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Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.17% online, 83% on-campus.
91% On-campus
9% Online
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate Certificate100% online
Master's43% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $40,520 | $40,520 |
Graduate | $48,336 | $48,336 |
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,300 |
On-campus room and board | $15,086 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,888 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $13,324 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,065 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $8,121 |
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $59,794 | $59,794 |
Off-campus without family | $59,209 | $59,209 |
Off-campus with family | $49,941 | $49,941 |
Federal Grant Aid
35%
State Grant Aid
38%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
34%
$27k
Average student debtafter graduation
$44k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
5 | Education. | |||
6 | Engineering. | |||
7 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
8 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
9 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
10 | History. | |||
11 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
12 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
13 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
14 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
15 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
16 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
17 | Physical Sciences. | |||
18 | Psychology. | |||
19 | Social Sciences. | |||
20 | Theology And Religious Vocations. | |||
21 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.