2,197
Students
25,469
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
70%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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King's College
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. Corry Unis
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
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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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 |
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| Finance |
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| Human Resources Management |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication And Media Related |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Early Childhood Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Civil Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| French |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training |
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| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology |
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| Health Professions Related |
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| Pre-dentistry Studies |
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| Pre-pharmacy Studies |
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| Pre-veterinary Studies |
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| Premedical Studies |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-law Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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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 |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
| Theology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
4,354
Applied
3,080
Accepted
2,197
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,995
Females Applied
1,466
Females Accepted
73%
Male Admissions
2,359
Males Applied
1,614
Males Accepted
68%
Applying
30
Application Fee
3.38
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 |
| Other early decision plan | December 1st | December 15th | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 546 | 490 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 600 | |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
35,668
Fees
1,558
Full-time student fees
12,940
Room & board
6,678
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
25,469
Avg. Financial Aid Package
26,789
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
14,703
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,059
Avg. Loan Aid
16,259
Avg. Grant Aid
19,645
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
73%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
19%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,197
Total Undergrad students
7%
International Students
30%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 6.83% |
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| Black or African American | 3.59% |
| White or Caucasian | 72.72% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Asian | 2.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.05% |
| Two or more races | 2.52% |
| Other | 4.36% |
Gender
Male (53.53%)
Female (46.47%)
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 | 48% |
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 | No | 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 | No | 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
225
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 135
Part-time - 90
Male - 107
Female - 118