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Location & Contact
Address
133 North River Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0801
United States
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0801
United States
Contact
Mr. Chris Dearth
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Email: admissions@kings.edu
Phone: 570-208-5858
Fax: 570-208-5971
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Email: admissions@kings.edu
Phone: 570-208-5858
Fax: 570-208-5971
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,216
Applied
3,087
Accepted
1,671
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,691
Females Applied
1,640
Females Accepted
97%
Male Admissions
1,525
Males Applied
1,447
Males Accepted
95%
Applying
3.3
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay |
| Recommended |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Early decision plan | December 1st | Not reported | No |
| Other early decision plan | December 1st | Not reported | No |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
 | 75th %
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 540 | 640 | ||
| SAT Math | 530 | 620 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
42,000
Private
Fees
2,100
Full-time student fees
15,613
Room & board
Financial Aid
32,613
Avg. Financial Aid Package
35,229
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
16,533
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,403
Avg. Loan Aid
21,162
Avg. Grant Aid
27,927
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
79%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
20%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,671
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
28%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 11.22% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4.95% |
| White or Caucasian | 74.42% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.25% |
| Asian | 2.88% |
| Two or more races | 2.88% |
| Other | 2.19% |
Gender
Male (50.57%)
Female (49.43%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 47% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Friends and Family Weekend and All College Ball
Homecoming, Friends and Family Weekend and All College Ball
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Association of Campus Events, Student Government Association, Accounting Association, International/Multicultural Club and Biology Club
Association of Campus Events, Student Government Association, Accounting Association, International/Multicultural Club and Biology Club
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | | Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | | Division 3 | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | | Division 3 | No |
| Golf | | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | | Division 3 | No |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | | Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | | No | No |
| Soccer | | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | | Division 3 | No |
| Volleyball | | Division 3 | No |
| Wrestling | | Division 3 | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | | Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | | Division 3 | No |
| Field Hockey | | Division 3 | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | | Division 3 | No |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | | Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | No | No | No |
| Soccer | | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | | Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | | Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | | Division 3 | No |
| Volleyball | | Division 3 | No |
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
136
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 114
Part-time - 22
Male - 92
Female - 94
King's College