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Tuition & Fees

^$40,080

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

52^%

male

48^%

female

students

faculty

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86^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	2,737
Declined	423
Total Received	3,160

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Private

2,347

undergraduate students

443

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

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.

Official website	Visit website
Application link	Apply online
Public/private	Private
Campus enrollment	2,790
Established in	1946
Coeducational	Coeducational
Religious affiliation	Roman Catholic

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48-acre campus in Wilkes-Barre (population: 40,806), 100 miles from Philadelphia. Served by bus; major airport serves Philadelphia; smaller airport serves Avoca (10 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

Campus Setting: Small-medium city

King's College
133 North River Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA
18711

Campus Life

yes: Housing available
51%: Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
65%: Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no: Students are not required to live in school housing
yes: Students may have cars on campus
yes: Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10: 15%
Top 1/4: 35%
Top 1/2: 67%

Bottom 1/2: 33%
Bottom 1/4: 12%

SAT ACT

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee	$30
Other application fee	(waived if filed online)
Admissions interview (required or recommended)	Recommended
Common application accepted	yes
School has early decision program	yes
Early decision program application deadline	December 1
School has early action program	yes
Early action program application deadline	December 1
SAT/ACT requirements	SAT or ACT Recommended SAT Subject Tests Not used

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86^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	2,737
Declined	423
Total Received	3,160

Admissions Factors

Required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-prepatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Formal demonstration of competencies

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Financial Aid

85^%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

^$23,553

Average financial aid

Cost

Total	$55,388
Tuition	$38,062
Room	$7,364
Board	$6,644
Additional fees	$2,018
Books & supplies	$1,300
Average Financial Aid	- $23,553
Total with Avg. Aid	$31,835

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Total	$34,963,616
Federal	$3,193,215
State	$2,267,353
Institutional	$28,992,533
Other external	$510,515

Non-need-based

Total	$7,247,896
Federal	$360,120
State
Institutional	$6,757,552
Other external	$130,224

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Financial Facts

Net Price Calculator	Visit calculator

Financial Aid Office

P: 570 208-5868
F: 570 208-6015
finaid@kings.edu

Varsity Sports

	M	W
All track combined
Baseball
Basketball
Field hockey
Football
Golf
Ice hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Wrestling

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships: Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Conference, Freedom Conference

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Majors

	Assc.	Bach.	Mast.	Doct.
Accounting.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Chemistry, General.
Civil Engineering, General.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Communication and Media Studies, Other.
Computer Science.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
Curriculum and Instruction.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Economics, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English Language and Literature, General.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
Exercise Science and Kinesiology.
Finance, General.
French Language and Literature.
General Studies.
Gerontology.
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
History, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Latin American Studies.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Mathematics, General.
Mechanical Engineering.
Neuroscience.
Philosophy.
Physician Associate/Assistant.
Physics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing.
Psychology, General.
Psychology, Other.
Reading Teacher Education.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Sociology, General.
Spanish Language and Literature.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Theology/Theological Studies.
Women's Studies.

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Programs Offered

Accelerated study
Distance Learning
Double majors
Dual degrees
Honors program
Independent study
Internships
Pass/fail grading option
Self-designed majors
Weekend College

Pre-professional Programs

Pre-dentistry
Pre-law
Pre-medicine
Pre-optometry
Pre-pharmacy
Pre-theology
Pre-veterinary science

2,790

total students

69^%

in-state

31^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

84^%

2,347
students

Female
48^%
1,118

Male
52^%
1,229

16^%

443
students

Female
74^%
327

Male
26^%
116

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

89^%

2,089
students

Female
46^%
957

Male
54^%
1,132

11^%

258
students

Female
63^%
161

Male
37^%
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Student Break-down

8%: Nonresident aliens
3%: Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%: Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%: Hispanic/Latino
69%: White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%: Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%: Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

164

Transfer applicants enrolled

7^%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements	High School GPA: 2.00 College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript	Required of All
College transcript(s)	Required of All
Essay or personal statement	Required of All
Interview	Recommended of All
Standardized test scores	Recommended of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)	Recommended of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: August 15

Spring: January 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

semester hours

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Counseling services

Academic
Career
Military
Minority student
Older student
Personal
Psychological
Religious

Remedial services offered

Reading
Study skills
Writing

Career placement services

Alumni network
Career/job search classes
Interest inventory
Internships
Interview training
On-campus job interviews
Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

Day care
Health insurance
Health service
Nonremedial tutoring
Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

Note-taking services
Other
Reader services
Talking books
Tape recorders
Tutors

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens	10
Countries most often represented	Canada China Ireland Italy Saudi Arabia Turkey
Special services offered for international applicants	ESL program/classes English lab Special counselors/advisors Special orientation

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Tuition & Fees

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Test Scores

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Admissions Facts

Not Selective

Admissions Factors

Required

Recommended

Neither required nor recommended

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Financial Aid

Of undergraduate studentsreceiving financial aid

Average financial aid

Cost

Scholarships & Grants

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Financial Aid Office

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Athletic Facts

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Programs Offered

Pre-professional Programs

total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

2,347students

443students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

2,089students

258students

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Student Break-down

Transfer Enrollment

Transfer Requirements

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: August 15

Spring: January 1

Transfer Credits

semester hours

semester hours

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Counseling services

Remedial services offered

Career placement services

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Additional services

Special programs for physically disabled students

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International Students

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

2,347
students

443
students

2,089
students

258
students