King's College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,052
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	96%
Students retention rate	70%
On-time graduation rate	67%

Located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, King's College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 96% indicates that King's College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

King's College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, King's College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at King's College is 70% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at King's College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

95.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$40,880

Cost of attendance at King's College in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$40,880

Cost of attendance at King's College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at King's College received on average $27,264 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$27,264

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	164	34%	$5,041	$826,802
Other Federal Grant	165	34%	$5,815	$959,502
State Grant/Scholarships	180	37%	$3,937	$708,629
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	482	100%	$23,803	$11,473,183
Total Grant & Scholarships	482	100%	$27,264	$13,141,314

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of King's College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of King's College students is 67.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 74.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 61.2%.

67.3%

asian 60.0% 6 students
African American 50.0% 11 students
white 70.9% 275 students
unknown 44.0% 11 students
hispanic 72.3% 34 students
International Students 25.0% 3 students
Mixed Race 66.7% 8 students

Sport Conferences

Football Division III Independents
Baseball Division III Independents
Basketball Division III Independents
Track and Cross Country Division III Independents

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

King's College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

King's College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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