King's College

country rank	770
world rank	2177

University Overview

Founded in 1946, King's College is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Wilkes-Barre (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Pennsylvania. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, King's College (Kings) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. King's College (Kings) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 76 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Kings also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

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University Identity

Name	King's College
Acronym	Kings
Founded	1946
Motto	Oportet Eum Regnare It is fitting that he should reign
Colours	Red and gold
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University Location

Address	133 N River Street Wilkes-Barre 18711-0801 Pennsylvania United States
Tel	+1 (570) 208 5900
Fax	+1 (570) 825 9049

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of King's College for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

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	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)
International students	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)

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Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate King's College's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
^New Admission Requirements	- Secondary school GPA is required - Secondary school rank is recommended - Secondary school record is required - Completion of college-preparatory program is required - Recommendations are recommended - Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended - Admission test scores are required - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required - Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) are neither required nor recommended
Admission Rate	70-80%
Admission Office	133 North River Street Wilkes-Barre 18711 (570) 208 5858 888 546 4772

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Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the King's College's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	2,000-2,999
Academic Staff	200-299
Control Type	Private
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	Christian-Catholic Congregation of Holy Cross - www.holycrosscongregation.org

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Basic Classification	Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
2000 Classification	Masters Colleges and Universities II
Size & Setting	Four-year, small, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile	Very high undergraduate

Undergraduate Profile	Four-year, full-time, selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program	Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program	Arts & sciences plus professions, high graduate coexistence

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes King's College's library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2018 the library has reported 178,086 physical volumes, 16,972 physical media and 58 licensed digital/electronic databases.
Housing	Yes King's College provides on-campus housing. The total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,075 students in the 2018 academic year.
Sport Facilities	Yes
Financial Aids	Yes

Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Yes
Academic Counseling	Yes
Career Services	Yes
Institutional Hospital	Not reported

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of King's College for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Accreditation

1955

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize King's College as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU)
National Athletic Association (NAA)
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

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Site last updated: Thursday, 11 August 2022

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