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.

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School Details

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Private, Coed 1946 Roman Catholic Semester $68.3 million 133 N. River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 (570) 208-5900
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59 100.0 Pennsylvania Wilkes-Barre 742

Overall Score

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Score 59

Graduation and Retention Rates (22.5%)

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6-year graduation rate 65%
High school counselor score (out of 5) N/A

Faculty Resources (20%)

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Classes with fewer than 20 students 53.7%
Classes with 50 or more students 0%
Student-faculty ratio 13:1

Student Selectivity (12.5%)

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Fall 2016 acceptance rate 71%