Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania |
| Online | kings.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, along the Susquehanna River in the Wyoming Valley, King's College is a private Catholic liberal arts institution founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1946. The 50-acre urban campus combines traditional Gothic architecture with modern facilities in a residential setting, situated within walking distance of downtown Wilkes-Barre and two hours from both Philadelphia and New York City. King's College maintains selective admission standards and offers comprehensive undergraduate programs with particular strengths in business, healthcare sciences, and engineering, while also featuring pre-professional tracks in law and medicine. The college provides guaranteed housing for all four years in traditional residence halls and apartment-style accommodations, and competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Monarchs in the Middle Atlantic Conference.
Ratings
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Kings College is rated within the top 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for King's College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#460 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#321 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#35 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#33 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#401 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#34 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1070/1260 |
| ACT | 22/26 |
| GPA | 3.5 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $2,078 |
| Room and Board | $14,648 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,812 |
| Total One Year Cost | $60,360 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 33% |
| Education | 13% |
| Health Professions | 8% |
| Biology | 7% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 7% |
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Last updated February 24, 2024