King's College

Wilkes-Barre, PA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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King's College reported a 93.2% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. King's College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Wilkes-Barre, PA, with an SAT reference of 1170 and an ACT reference of 23. The historical average net price is $23,093 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

93.2%

3,206 applicants

SAT reference

1170

Combined score

ACT reference

23

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$23,093

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at King's College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)106011701270
ACT (composite, 1–36)192325

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

60.0%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

75.7%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,484

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at King's College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$17,283
$30,001 – $48,000$17,259
$48,001 – $75,000$19,692
$75,001 – $110,000$23,657
$110,000+$28,391

Top Majors at King's College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing101
Health Professions78
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice32
Biological & Biomedical Sciences29
Parks, Recreation & Fitness23
Education17
Computer & Information Sciences16
Psychology16
Engineering11
Social Sciences10

Financial Aid at King's College

About King's College

Official website: https://www.kings.edu/

Admissions: https://www.kings.edu/Admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About King's College

What is the acceptance rate at King's College?

King's College reported a 93% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 3,206. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into King's College?

The historical 93% acceptance rate suggests King's College was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for King's College?

The imported historical records for King's College include an SAT reference value of 1170 and an ACT reference value of 23. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend King's College?

The stored historical average net price at King's College is $23,093 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $31,686 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at King's College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for King's College is 60%. its stored first-year retention rate is 76%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is King's College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for King's College?

King's College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on December 1, 2026, Regular Decision on December 1, 2026. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on King's College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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