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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
| 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 |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
4,176
Applied
3,380
Accepted
2,231
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,075
Females Applied
1,729
Females Accepted
83%
Male Admissions
2,101
Males Applied
1,651
Males Accepted
79%
Applying
30
Application Fee
3.37
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 | 549 | 500 | 610 | |
| SAT Math | 551 | 490 | 610 | |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 28 |
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 |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees Alumni |
Financial Aid
28,268
Avg. Financial Aid Package
29,083
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
0
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,353
Avg. Loan Aid
17,612
Avg. Grant Aid
19,749
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
75%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
18%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,231
Total Undergrad students
8%
International Students
28%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 8.6% |
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| Black or African American | 4.06% |
| White or Caucasian | 68.74% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.29% |
| Asian | 2.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.05% |
| Two or more races | 2.63% |
| Other | 4.59% |
Gender
Male (52.94%)
Female (47.06%)
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 | 47% |
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
227
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 139
Part-time - 88
Male - 103
Female - 124
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