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King's College

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Overview

King's College is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States. Established in 1946, King's College (Kings) is a coeducational institution and is officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Kings provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 80-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 90-99%. It is considered a least selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. Kings also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

King's College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

King's College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

King's College' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

King's College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym Kings
Founded 1946
Motto Oportet Eum Regnare
It is fitting that he should reign
Colours Red and gold
Mascot Leo the Lion

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Location

Address 133 N River Street
Wilkes-Barre
18711-0801 Pennsylvania
United States
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King's College Phone Number (570) 208 5900
King's College Fax Number (570) 825 9049
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

King's College is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1955


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important King's College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
  • American Chemical Society
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize King's College as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

King's College Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of King's College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify King's College's academic range and degree level offering.



King's College: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes
Eng Yes

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Programs and Courses

King's College Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

King's College Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of King's College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at King's College.



King's College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro) over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro)
International
students		 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro) over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact King's College Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official King's College website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

King's College Admission Info


King's College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

King's College is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


King's College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

King's College has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

King's College's acceptance rate ranges from 90 to 99%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


King's College's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


King's College's Admission Office Admission Office

133 North River Street
Wilkes-Barre 18711
(570) 208 5858
888 546 4772

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact King's College's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

King's College Size and Profile


King's College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

King's College has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


King's College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

King's College's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


King's College's Control Type Control Type

King's College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


King's College's Entity Type Entity Type

King's College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


King's College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

King's College's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


King's College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

King's College adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


King's College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


King's College is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic. Congregation of Holy Cross - www.holycrosscongregation.org



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Facilities and Services

King's College Facilities


King's College's Library University Library

Yes Visit King's College's Library
King's College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 177,294 physical volumes, 17,201 physical media and 59 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 10 full-time employees, including 5 librarians. King's College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


King's College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, King's College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,052 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


King's College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


King's College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

King's College Services


King's College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


King's College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


King's College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


King's College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


King's College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

King's College Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

King's College Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important King's College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is King's College public or private?

King's College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is King's College profit or non-profit?

King's College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of King's College in terms of enrollment?

King's College has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of King's College in terms of academic staff?

King's College's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.

Is King's College a coeducational institution?

King's College is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does King's College use?

King's College adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is King's College affiliated with?

Christian-Catholic. Congregation of Holy Cross - www.holycrosscongregation.org

Does King's College admit international students?

Yes.

What is King's College's acceptance rate and admission policy?

King's College's acceptance rate ranges from 90 to 99%, making it a least selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

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

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro). International students: 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is King's College Kings located?

King's College is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States. Address: 133 N River Street.

Is King's College Kings accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, King's College is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (since 1955).

Does King's College offer financial aid?

Yes

Does King's College offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does King's College have a university library?

Yes King's College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 177,294 physical volumes, 17,201 physical media and 59 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 10 full-time employees, including 5 librarians. King's College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does King's College provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, King's College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,052 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does King's College have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does King's College offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does King's College offer career services?

Yes

Does King's College offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does King's College have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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