King's College- Wilkes Barre
School Description
Provided by King's College- Wilkes Barre
King’s College offers students personal attention, a supportive environment and a challenging education that will prepare you for a successful future.
Founded in 1946 by the Congregation of Holy Cross from the University of Notre Dame, King’s is a liberal arts Catholic college located on a small urban campus in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Our atmosphere is friendly and inviting, with a strong sense of community that begins with our President, a King’s Alumnus. Our campus is walkable and accessible, yet you will find impressive facilities, equal to those at much larger institutions. Classes average 18 students - allowing for personal interaction with professors, which often translates into better graduation rates than at institutions with larger classroom environments.
We encourage students to get involved so they not only grow academically, but personally, socially and spiritually as well. Whatever your major, whatever your professional goals, seeing you succeed is our number one priority. We’re your school, for life.
King's College- Wilkes Barre
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaKing's College is a liberal arts college located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
History
King's College was founded in 1946 by the Congregation of Holy Cross from the University of Notre Dame. The college was initially built in order to educate the sons of local miners and mill workers that lived in the Northeastern Pennsylvania region.
Campus
Wilkes University and King's College consolidate their bookstores, run by Barnes & Noble College Booksellers.
Monarch Court is situated such that it brings both sides of the campus together. It a large patio of bricks that encircle a large brick design of the King's College "K". In addition, each of the bricks surrounding the "K" are engraved with the names of students, alumni, and local businesses.
Academics
King's grants bachelor's degrees in 35 majors and a master's degree in physician assistant studies. The average class size is 18 with a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. According to the college, 70% of all enrolled students graduate from King's and 99% of graduates are employed or attend graduate school within six months of graduation. The business program is AACSB-accredited.
Student life
King's has 2,200 students.
Residence life
The college has traditional dormitory housing and apartments. Traditional dorms include Esseff Hall (freshman female only residence hall), Holy Cross Hall (freshman male only residence hall) and Luksic Hall (a co-ed residence hall). Apartments include Alumni Hall (four-story co-ed building), Flood Hall (co-ed), John Lane House (three-story), Gateway Corners (three-story, co-ed), and North Franklin Street (co-ed).
Extracurricular activities
Clubs and organizations
King's College recognizes 40 clubs and organizations. A majority of these clubs are focused on academics (Biology Club, Psychology Club, etc.) while others focus on service (Blood Council, Circle K, etc.).
Debate
In 1961, the King's College team of Frank Harrison and Peter Smith, under coach Robert Connelly, lost to Harvard University's Laurence Tribe and Gene Clements in the finals of the West Point National Tournament.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Mid-Atlantic
- Setting:
- Large Town Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Affiliation:
- Roman Catholic
- Size:
- Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
- Mascot:
- Monarchs
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 2,064
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 99%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 42% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Division III Independents) Basketball (Division III Independents) Baseball (Division III Independents) Track (Division III Independents) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 21,220 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 20,320 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 900 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,428 | 25% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,370 | 43% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 9,537 | 91% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 5,551 | 77% | |
Any Aid: |
99% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 84% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 95% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 470, Math: 470 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 560, Math: 570 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 30.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
Degree Programs at King's College- Wilkes Barre
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Business
- General Business
- Human Resources
- Management
- Marketing
- Security and Protective Service Careers
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Technology
- Computer Science
- Software Development
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Natural Resources and Conservation
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Arts & Humanities
- English Language and Literature
- Film and Theater
- Foreign Languages
- History
- Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
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Business
- Business/Corporate Communications
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Accounting & Related Services
- Financial Services
- General Business
- Human Resources
- Management
- Marketing
- Communication & Media
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Education
- Education and Teaching
- Special Needs Education
- Teacher Training
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Health & Medical Services
- Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician
- Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
- General Health Professions
- Healthcare Administration
- Mental & Social Health Services
- Interdisciplinary Studies
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Life Science
- Biology
- Mathematics and Statistics
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Natural Sciences
- Chemistry
- Security and Protective Service Careers
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Social Sciences
- Economics
- International Relations and Affairs
- Psychology
- Sociology
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Technology
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
- Information Systems Operation and Management
- Software Development
- Business
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Education
- Teacher Training
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Health & Medical Services
- Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
- Healthcare Administration