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King's College

Kings College

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18711-0801

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King's College is a private institution in Wilkes-Barre with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1150, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,498 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,281.

Established
1829
Motto
Latin: Sancte et Sapienter
Type
Public research university

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93%Acceptance
1150SAT Avg
1,519Students
11:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$59,498Earnings 10yr
$23,281Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

King's College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1150

Reading & Writing
520620
Math
540620

ACT Score Range

Composite
1925

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

93.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1150

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$42,600
Room & Board$15,086
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$56,991
Average Net Price$23,281
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,178
$30–48K$21,273
$48–75K$20,676
$75–110K$22,753
$110K+$28,775

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,281

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

32.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$22,847

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (56)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,519
Gender Split
47% / 53%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Black 6%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate60.1%
Freshman Retention77.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$51,734
8 Years$55,721
10 Years$59,498

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$56,300
Men
$58,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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