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King's College

Wilkes-Barre, PA · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website

King's College campus
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Admission rate
93%
Open
Average net price
$21,439
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings
$66,035
10 years after enrolling

Summary

King's College is a private nonprofit college in Wilkes-Barre, PA with 1,484 undergraduates. It admits 93% of applicants, and admitted students average 1170 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $21,439 per year ($16,616 for families earning under $30,000). 61% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $66,035 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
93%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
3,206
Fall 2023
Admitted
2,988
Fall 2023
Yield
13%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing540–650
200800
SAT Math530–620
200800

What King's College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusConsidered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$57,805
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$45,100

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$16,616
  • $30–48k$16,352
  • $48–75k$18,296
  • $75–110k$21,681
  • $110k+$26,808

Get a personal estimate with King's College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
61%
Freshman retention
76%
Median earnings
$66,035
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$27,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
1,484
Student–faculty ratio
13:1
Receive Pell grants
38%
  • White71%
  • Hispanic15%
  • Black6%
  • Asian3%

King's College FAQ

What is King's College's acceptance rate?+

King's College admits 93% of applicants, which makes it open.

What SAT score do you need for King's College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 540–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 530–620 on SAT Math; the average total is 1170.

Is King's College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to King's College?+

In Fall 2023, 3,206 students applied to King's College and 2,988 were admitted; 396 enrolled.

Does King's College consider legacy status?+

Yes. King's College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does King's College require an essay?+

King's College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does King's College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $57,805 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,439.

What is King's College's graduation rate?+

61% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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