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About King's College

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King's College is a private university in Wilkes-Barre, PA, known for its health sciences focus, small class sizes, and catholic liberal arts. With an acceptance rate of 96%, King's College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 369 students each year. King's College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1070–1260, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. King's College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $30,616 per year; the sticker price of $59,174 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

King's College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

96%
Overall Accept Rate
1165
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1070 – 1260 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to King's College

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Application Strategy
King's College was founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross and its Catholic identity shapes campus culture, service programs, and leadership development. If faith, service, or values-driven education plays a role in your life, mention it specifically in your application materials.
Demonstrated Interest
King's is deeply embedded in the Wilkes-Barre community and emphasizes civic engagement and regional impact. Visit campus in person if you can, and when you do, ask about their community outreach programs to show you understand what sets this school apart from larger regional universities.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What King's College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$59k/yr$17.3k
30k-48k~$59k/yr$17.3k
48k-75k~$59k/yr$19.7k
75k-110k~$59k/yr$23.7k
110k+~$59k/yr$28.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

60%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$52k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,836
Undergrad Enrollment
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