King's College
King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., was founded in 1946 by the Congregation of Holy Cross from the University of Notre Dame. The College has been recognized on a national scale by several publications, including Forbes magazine, for providing its graduates excellent return on their tuition investment, the social mobility of its graduates, and its institutional commitment to public service. A small, student-centered community, King's is known for its family atmosphere and for instilling in its students self-confidence that leads to personal success. Students are encouraged to expand their horizons in a safe, supportive environment.
Academic Grad SlugSchool Details
school_type | year_founded | religious_affiliation | academic_calendar | year_2016_endowment | address | telephone |
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Private, Coed | 1946 | Roman Catholic | Semester | $68.3 million | 133 N. River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 | (570) 208-5900 |
overall score | total score | state | city | online | paying | global |
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59 | 100.0 | Pennsylvania | Wilkes-Barre | 742 |
Key | Value |
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ID | 979 |
Tuition | $35,830 (2017-18) |
Room and Board | $12,410 (2017-18) |
Total Enrollment | 2,421 |
Application Deadline | rolling |
Application Fee | $30 |
Acceptance Rate | 71% |
Description | When applying to King's College, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling, and the early action deadline is Dec. 1. The application fee at King's College is $30. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due March 1. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 71 percent and an early acceptance rate of 83.9 percent. |
Applications
Title | Value |
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Application deadline | rolling |
Early decision deadline | N/A |
Application fee | $30 |
Common Application accepted | Yes |
Deadline for housing deposit | N/A |
Requirements
Title | Value |
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Admission interview | Recommended |
Required standardized tests | Neither SAT nor ACT |
SAT/ACT scores must be received by | March 1 |
Entering Class Stats
Title | Value |
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Selectivity | Selective |
Fall 2016 acceptance rate | 71% |
Early decision acceptance rate | N/A |
Transfer Students
Title | Value |
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Accepting applications | Fall, Spring, Summer |
Minimum credits to apply | 12 |
Minimum required college GPA | 2 |
Has guaranteed admission agreement with at least one other institution | Yes |
Guaranteed admission agreement URL | Http://www.kings.edu/non_cms/pdf/xfer.pdf |
International Students
Title | Value |
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Separate application form required | Yes |
Conditional admission offered | No |
Early decision or early action options available | Neither early decision nor early action |
TOEFL (paper) | Required |
TOEFL (internet-based) | Required |
Michigan Test | N/A |
IELTS | Required |
SAT | N/A |
SAT Subject | N/A |
ACT | N/A |
Advance deposit required | Yes |
TOEFL accepted instead of SAT or ACT | Yes |
International student contact | Emily Liu, Director of International Student Recruitment, (570) 208-8401, internationaladmissions@kings.edu |