Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003282
- Phone: (570) 945-8000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
80.94%FINANCIAL AID RATE
96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
4FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$20,391Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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King’s College – Wilkes Barre
Also known as Kings College
One College Green, La Plume, PA
Kings College is a nonprofit private university that has a large selection of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in a predominantly urban area. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled per year at Kings College.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Security And Protective Services
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Kings College accepts about 70% of students applying annually. Of those applicants admitted, about 30% of students attended the school. Key information on admissions can be found through the school's primary portal.
The cost of tuition is close to $30,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attending Kings College. Student housing is available for students, and generally costs around $5,600 for the year. King's College may provide financial aid for students who are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Kings College "Monarchs" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
Contact information, admission forms, programs, and much more can be accessed on school's website at www.kings.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the students Kings College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at King’s College – Wilkes Barre is about 2,600, where graduate students make up roughly 22% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $37,000-$44,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- For part-time students, charges are between $600-$720 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 96% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 96% | $22,265 |
Receiving Student Loans | 91% | $9,994 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, King’s College – Wilkes Barre may provide services to students like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- * Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (since 2008)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Kings College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Division Iii Independents)
- Basketball (Division Iii Independents)
- Track and Field (Division Iii Independents)
- Field Hockey
- Football (Division Iii Independents)
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by King’s College – Wilkes Barre by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Neuroscience (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Economics (B)
- Sociology (B)
Theology and Religious Vocations
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to King’s College – Wilkes Barre.
- Wilkes University in Chester, PA (3 miles away)
- Misericordia University in Millersville, PA (7 miles away)
- University of Scranton in Frackville, PA (13 miles away)
- Muhlenberg College in Cresson, PA (51 miles away)
- Cedar Crest College in Pittsburgh, PA (51 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003282
- Phone: (570) 945-8000
- School Homepage