King's College

Private nonprofit four-year university in Wilkes-Barre, PA that costs an average of $21,439 a year after financial aid, admits 93% of applicants and graduates 61% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$21,439
Acceptance rate
93%
Graduation rate
61%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$66,035

Private nonprofitSmall city1,484 undergraduates

Cost of King's College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$57,805
Tuition and fees, in-state$45,100
Housing and food (on campus)$16,000
Books and supplies$1,300
Average net price after aid$21,439

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$16,616
$30,001–48,000$16,352
$48,001–75,000$18,296
$75,001–110,000$21,681
$110,001+$26,808

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with King's College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate93%
Average SAT1,170
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)540–650
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)530–620
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate61%
First-year retention76%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$56,222
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$66,035
Rank in Pennsylvania (earnings)65th of 113 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$27,000
Typical monthly loan payment$307 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants38%
Students with federal loans75%

Majors and programs at King's College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (46)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services82$60,958$27,000
Finance and Financial Management Services—$60,571$25,125
Business Administration, Management and Operations138$54,267$27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods33$46,650$26,250
Criminal Justice and Corrections73$42,345$27,000
Biology38$39,088$27,000
Marketing37$37,405$27,000
Communication and Media Studies14$35,913—
Psychology41$34,138$25,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions1——
Area Studies———
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology———
Biological and Physical Sciences6——
Chemistry5——
Civil Engineering10——
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions7——
Computer and Information Sciences18——
Computer Science16——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft3——
Economics2——
English Language and Literature10——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations———
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies———
Health and Medical Administrative Services4——
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other134—$27,000
History13——
Human Resources Management and Services———
International Business———
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities11——
Mathematics4——
Mechanical Engineering17——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research10——
Neurobiology and Neurosciences27—$27,000
Philosophy3——
Physical Sciences———
Physics16——
Political Science and Government13——
Psychology, Other———
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing16——
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies5——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics12——
Social Work1——
Sociology22——
Special Education and Teaching13——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness43—$27,000
Theological and Ministerial Studies2——

Master's degree programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions147$124,073$69,568
Curriculum and Instruction30——
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services2——
Health and Medical Administrative Services55—$47,417
Nutrition Sciences9——
Special Education and Teaching14——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas29——

Professional degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions———

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Health and Medical Administrative Services———

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CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Ursinus CollegeCollegeville$30,18192%$74,571
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Neumann UniversityAston$27,74981%$59,976
Haverford CollegeHaverford$31,07512%$76,397
Saint Francis UniversityLoretto$28,21977%$69,383
Lancaster Bible CollegeLancaster$24,80656%$49,033
Swarthmore CollegeSwarthmore$17,3927.5%$86,311
Bryn Mawr CollegeBryn Mawr$44,59329%$80,291

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About King's College

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationWilkes-Barre, PA
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates1,484
Student-to-faculty ratio13 to 1
AccreditorMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
Websitekings.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is King's College's acceptance rate?

King's College admits 93% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,170 on the SAT.

How much does King's College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $57,805 a year (tuition and fees: $45,100). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $21,439 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $16,616.

How much do King's College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $66,035 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 65th of 113 similar colleges in Pennsylvania. The best-paid bachelor's program is accounting and related services ($60,958 a year after graduation).

What is King's College's graduation rate?

61% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 76% of first-year students return for a second year.