Wilkes-Barre, PA
70%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 3,080 |
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| Declined | + 1,274 |
| Total Received | 4,354 |
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| SAT | 2353 |
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| ACT | 3604 |
King's College is a private college located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1946 by the Congregation of Holy Cross from the University of Notre Dame, its 48 acre campus is located in a residential area of Wilkes-Barre.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
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| Campus Enrollment | 2,468 |
| Established in | 1946 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • ARC-PA (Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant) • CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) • MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education) |
48-acre campus in Wilkes-Barre (population: 40,569), 100 miles from Philadelphia. Served by bus; major airport serves Philadelphia, smaller airport serves Avoca (10 miles). Public transportation serves campus.
King's College
133 North River Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
| Application fee | $30
(waived if filed online) |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Not used SAT or ACT Recommended |
70%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 3,080 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 1,274 |
| Total Received | 4,354 |
Class rank
Secondary school record
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Standardized test scores
Alumni/ae relationship
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Corry Unis
Vice President for Enrollment Management
P: 888 546-4772
F: 570 208-5971
admissions@kings.edu
| Tuition | $35,830 |
| Room & board | $12,408 |
| Books & supplies | $1,250 |
| Total | $49,488 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $25,459 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $24,029 |
73%
$25,459
Need-based
| Federal | $2,865,728 |
| State | $2,406,332 |
| Institutional | $26,861,401 |
| Other external | $312,102 |
| Total | $32,445,563 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $188,299 |
| State | |
| Institutional | $6,364,429 |
| Other external | $102,531 |
| Total | $6,655,259 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
53%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements |
High School GPA: 2.00 College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Recommended of Some |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Recommended of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
60
Minimum transfers must complete
60
Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 6 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada Ireland Italy Jordan Qatar Saudi Arabia |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes English lab Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Emily Liu
Director of International Student Recruitment
570 208-8403
emilyliu@kings.edu
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