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King's College campus

🇺🇸 USA · Pennsylvania

King's College

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
93.1%Cohort: 2023
Tuition per year
₹41,42,401Out-of-state
Students
1,484Undergraduates
Students per teacher
11.3Student to faculty

About

King's College is a private Catholic university in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States. It is run by the Congregation of Holy Cross and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. It is located within the Diocese of Scranton.

Admissions planning estimate

93.1% baseline · Medium data confidence

Sensitivity range: 78.1%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored rate agrees with IPEDS 2023 within rounding. Historical baseline; enrolled-student score bands and current applicant context still matter.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 93.2% (2,988/3,206; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

93 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Cohort: 2023. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 3,237
Offered a place 3,012
Enrolled 427

14.2% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1070-1270
4001600
ACT composite23-29
136

What a year costs

₹57,11,065 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹41,42,401
  • Housing₹14,46,553
  • Books & supplies₹1,22,112
Sticker price ₹57,11,065
After aid (average) ₹21,69,172

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹41,42,401
Out-of-state ₹41,42,401

Average aid awarded: ₹30,50,441 a year.

Outcomes and support

75.7%
Retention
59.9%
Graduation
81%
Get financial aid
28%
From out of state

One teacher for every 11.3 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 71.2%
Hispanic 14.6%
African American 6.4%
Multiracial 3%
Asian 2.8%
Unknown 0.3%
Native American 0.1%

4 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biological and Physical Sciencesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Psychology, Otherbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studiesbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate93.11%
Total Applicants3237
Admitted Applicants3012
Enrolled Applicants427
Application Fee₹2,818
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1070
SAT Composite 75th %1270
ACT Composite 25th %23
ACT Composite 75th %29

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹41,42,401
Out-of-State Tuition₹41,42,401
Average Housing Cost₹14,46,553
Books & Supplies₹1,22,112
Average Net Price₹21,69,172
Students Receiving Aid81%
Average Aid Awarded₹30,50,441
Out-of-State Students28%

Student Body Diversity

African American6.4%
Asian2.83%
Hispanic14.62%
White71.16%
Multiracial2.96%
Native American0.13%
Pacific Islander0.00
International1.55%
Unknown Race0.34%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate59.89%
Retention Rate75.7%
Student/Faculty Ratio11.3:1
Total Undergraduates1484

Contact

Street Address133 N River St
ZIP Code18711
Phone(570) 208-5858
Websitehttps://www.kings.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/