King's College
King's College is a 4-year institution located in Wilkes-Barres, Pennsylvania. King's provides a liberal arts and sciences education across 41 undergraduate and 8 graduate programs, as well as 27 athletic teams to cheer on. High school students can get a head start at King's College through the Young Scholars program, and first-generation students with limited resources can utilize the Achievement Plus program for tutoring, financial assistance, and more. The campus is also home to the McGowan Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Key Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | December 1, 2018 | January 15, 2019 |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1, 2018 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | February 1, 2019 |
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
2,422
Total Number of Undergrads
2,082
Academic Calendar
Semester
Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
0
100
56%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
62%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition | $35,830
|
| Out-of-State Tuition | $35,830
|
Students Receiving Financial Aid
98%
Average Aid Per Year
$20,151
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Gender
Student Organizations
50
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Scranton
New York
Philadelphia
Allentown
Washington
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
49%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$54,200
What Students Are Saying
3.53
Average Rating
King's is a small school located in a small city. The professors are helpful and care about their students. Both students and faculty/staff are friendly and ready to help.
Rachel from CT
Kings is welcoming. Kings is there for you and makes it feel like a home. Kings is a place where you will not be a number but an active student on campus.
Joshua from Scranton, PA
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