King's College- Wilkes Barre

133 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA
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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.

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King's College- Wilkes Barre

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King'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.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
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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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 21,220
Students Receiving Aid:
99%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 30
Selectivity:
Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Men 58%
Women 42%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 88%
Other 10%
Hispanic 1%
African-American 1%
Asian 0%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 73%
Out-of-State 27%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Pennsylvania 73%
New Jersey 12%
New York 6%
Connecticut 2%
Maryland 2%
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

Associate's Level Majors
Bachelor's Level Majors
Master's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at King's College- Wilkes Barre

Career Education Majors

Photos

  • UCOM - King's Campus -
    UCOM - King's Campus - [source]
  • The campus seen from Giants Despair Mountain
    The campus seen from Giants Despair Mountain [source]