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Location & Contact
Address
133 North River Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0801
United States
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0801
United States
Contact
Mr. Chris Dearth
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Email: admissions@kings.edu
Phone: 570-208-5858
Fax: 570-208-5971
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Email: admissions@kings.edu
Phone: 570-208-5858
Fax: 570-208-5971
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,237
Applied
3,012
Accepted
1,568
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,586
Females Applied
1,486
Females Accepted
94%
Male Admissions
1,649
Males Applied
1,525
Males Accepted
92%
Applying
3.27
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Recommended |
Essay Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
 | 75th %
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 590 | 540 | 650 | |
| SAT Math | 580 | 530 | 620 | |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 23 | 29 |
Financial Aid
37,963
Avg. Financial Aid Package
39,123
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,297
Avg. Loan Aid
24,205
Avg. Grant Aid
32,475
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
82%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
23%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,568
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
23%
Out-of-state students
Gender
Male (51.53%)
Female (48.47%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 46% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Friends & Family Weekend and All College Ball
Homecoming, Friends & Family Weekend and All College Ball
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Association of Campus Events , Student Government Associationocierty, Pre-Physician Assistant Society, Accounting Association and Biology Club
Association of Campus Events , Student Government Associationocierty, Pre-Physician Assistant Society, Accounting Association and Biology Club
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | | Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | No | Division 3 | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | No | No | No |
| Soccer | | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Volleyball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Wrestling | No | Division 3 | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | | Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | No | No | No |
| Soccer | | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Volleyball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
189
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 109
Part-time - 80
Male - 92
Female - 97
King's College