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Overview
King's College is a Comprehensive institution located in Wilkes-Barre, PA, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
133 North River Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0801
United States
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0801
United States
Contact
Mr. Robert Reese
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
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Latin American Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry And Molecular Biology |
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| Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management, General |
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| Finance, General |
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| Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication And Media Studies, Other |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences, General |
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| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Early Childhood Education And Teaching |
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| Elementary Education And Teaching |
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| Special Education And Teaching, General |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Civil Engineering, General |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English Language And Literature, General |
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| Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| French Language And Literature |
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| Spanish Language And Literature |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training/trainer |
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| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other |
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| Health/health Care Administration/management |
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| Physician Assistant |
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| Pre-dentistry Studies |
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| Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies |
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| Pre-pharmacy Studies |
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| Pre-veterinary Studies |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-law Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics, General |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biological And Physical Sciences |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Environmental Studies |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Exercise Science And Kinesiology |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry, General |
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| Physics, General |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology, General |
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| Psychology, Other |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety Studies |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics, General |
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| Political Science And Government, General |
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| Sociology, General |
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| Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
| Theology/theological Studies |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,160
Applied
2,737
Accepted
2,059
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,525
Females Applied
1,370
Females Accepted
90%
Male Admissions
1,635
Males Applied
1,367
Males Accepted
84%
Applying
30
Application Fee
3.19
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay |
| Recommended |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Early decision plan | December 1st | Not reported | |
| Other early decision plan | December 1st | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 551 | 500 | 610 | |
| SAT Math | 553 | 510 | 600 | |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
38,062
Private
Fees
2,018
Full-time student fees
14,008
Room & board
7,364
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees Alumni |
Financial Aid
29,778
Avg. Financial Aid Package
31,088
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,339
Avg. Loan Aid
18,142
Avg. Grant Aid
25,037
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
77%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
21%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,059
Total Undergrad students
5%
International Students
28%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 9.59% |
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| Black or African American | 4.57% |
| White or Caucasian | 70.5% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.21% |
| Asian | 2.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.05% |
| Two or more races | 2.62% |
| Other | 3.95% |
Gender
Male (51.24%)
Female (48.76%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Cooperative housing 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
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Friends and Family Weekend and All College Ball
Homecoming, Friends and 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 Association, Accounting Association, International/Multicultural Club and Biology Club
Association of Campus Events, Student Government Association, Accounting Association, International/Multicultural Club 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 |
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| 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 |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | |
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 |
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| 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 |
| 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
236
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 143
Part-time - 93
Male - 123
Female - 115
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