Kings College Admission Requirements

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Kings College Admission Overview

Kings College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Kings College admitted 93.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (A-) and SAT 1070-1270. Kings College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Kings College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

93.1%

Admission Standards

Average

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for King's College

Acceptance Rate

The Kings College acceptance rate is 93.1%. Last year, 3,012 of 3,235 applicants were admitted. That is the 93rd lowest acceptance rate in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Kings College and can you get accepted?

Kings College is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

King's College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Kings College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.5

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.5

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Kings College typically have around a 3.5 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Kings College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

30% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #43 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled King's College freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 30.3% Good
3.75 to 3.99 17.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 13.1% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 11.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 11.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 12.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 5.1% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.5% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Kings College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1070-1270

Freshmen who sent SAT

24%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 540
  • Math 530
  • Composite 1070
SAT 25th percentile scores for King's College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 650
  • Math 620
  • Composite 1270
SAT 75th percentile scores for King's College

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Kings College typically score around a 1170 SAT (middle 50% 1070–1270) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 71st percentile nationally. Kings College ranks #55 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1070 to 1270

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SAT policy

Kings College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1170 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at King's College
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1270+ Above 75th >96%
1170 to 1270 Avg + 93%-96%
1070 to 1170 Avg - 87%-93%
Below 1070 Below mid-50 <87%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Kings College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

1%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 25th percentile scores for King's College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 75th percentile scores for King's College

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

75% of King's College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 45% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted King's College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 19%
Top 25% of class 45%
Top 50% of class 75%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

King's College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,587 1,648 3,235
Accepted 1,486 1,526 3,012
Acceptance Rate 94% 93% 93%
Enrolled 193 234 427
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 15% 14%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to King's College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

King's College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to King's College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at King's College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Kings College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 93.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1070-1270); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=213321.

GPA calculator: King's College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026