King's College - Pennsylvania: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2767 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #786 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #722 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #42 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #2 of 2 | In Wilkes-Barre |
| #422 of 1,139 | For Military science |
| Top50% | For 52 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 1,671
- Graduates
- 322
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.kings.edu
King's College - Pennsylvania Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
King's College - Pennsylvania has an acceptance rate of 96% and is among the 28% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 95% | 97% |
| Applicants | 3,216 | 1,525 | 1,691 |
| Admissions | 3,087 | 1,447 | 1,640 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 363 | 191 | 172 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 2 | 4 |
111 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
183 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
124 or 34%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1070
or below
75% of them
had 1260
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in King's College - Pennsylvania are 1070-1260 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
9 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in King's College - Pennsylvania are 22-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1474 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 197 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 108 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 85 (4%) |
| Asian | 54 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 48 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 20 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend King's College - Pennsylvania is $25,869 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,253 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,821 |
| $48-75K | $22,671 |
| $75-110K | $24,996 |
| $110K+ | $29,597 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $39,522 | $47,175 |
| Tuition in-state | $39,522 | $47,175 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $39,522 | $47,175 |
| Fee in-district | $2,078 | $7,001 |
| Fee in-state | $2,078 | $7,001 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,078 | $7,001 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,027 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,648 |
| Room charge | $7,734 |
| Meal charge | $6,914 |
King's College - Pennsylvania majors
King's College - Pennsylvania has granted 464 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs and 127 master's across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at King's College - Pennsylvania.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 92 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 73 | |
| Physician Assistant | 68 | |
| Accounting | 35 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 32 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 29 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 24 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 24 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 22 | |
| Psychology, General | 20 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 19 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 17 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 16 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 10 | |
| History, General | 10 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 10 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 6 | 2 |
| Neuroscience | 8 | |
| Computer Science | 7 | |
| Chemistry, General | 6 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 6 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 6 | |
| Environmental Science | 5 | |
| Physics, General | 5 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 3 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 3 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| Environmental Studies | 3 | |
| General Studies | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 2 | |
| Sociology, General | 2 | |
| Economics, General | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 1 | |
| Psychology, Other | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 464 | 127 |
King's College - Pennsylvania has a graduation rate of 58%, which is among the 43% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 58% | 50% | 67% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
King's College - Pennsylvania has published 3,532 scientific papers with 69,500 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Computer Science, Chemistry, Political Science, Pathology, Law, and Genetics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 35 | 421 |
| 1992 | 29 | 464 |
| 1993 | 41 | 458 |
| 1994 | 47 | 463 |
| 1995 | 57 | 457 |
| 1996 | 46 | 523 |
| 1997 | 55 | 497 |
| 1998 | 41 | 590 |
| 1999 | 44 | 633 |
| 2000 | 54 | 761 |
| 2001 | 52 | 841 |
| 2002 | 56 | 868 |
| 2003 | 59 | 1095 |
| 2004 | 56 | 1160 |
| 2005 | 52 | 1102 |
| 2006 | 80 | 1300 |
| 2007 | 103 | 1546 |
| 2008 | 91 | 1513 |
| 2009 | 97 | 1862 |
| 2010 | 138 | 2091 |
| 2011 | 155 | 2098 |
| 2012 | 111 | 2502 |
| 2013 | 126 | 2656 |
| 2014 | 112 | 2721 |
| 2015 | 125 | 3128 |
| 2016 | 141 | 3191 |
| 2017 | 114 | 3267 |
| 2018 | 102 | 3458 |
| 2019 | 129 | 4007 |
| 2020 | 124 | 4498 |
| 2021 | 144 | 4656 |
| 2022 | 118 | 4864 |
| 2023 | 153 | 4207 |
Notable alumni
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Patrick Murphy
- Enrolled in King's College - Pennsylvania
- In 1996 graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- politicianlawyerteacher
- Biography
-
Patrick Joseph Murphy is an American politician and attorney who served as the 32nd United States Under Secretary of the Army. He was the first veteran of the Iraq War to be elected to the United States House of Representatives, representing Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district from 2007 to 2011. Murphy is a former anchor of Taking the Hill on MSNBC. Murphy is currently on the faculty of Wharton Business School and the Distinguished Chair of Innovation at the United States Military Academy.
-
Pat Kennedy
- Occupations
- basketball coach
- Biography
-
Joseph Patrick Kennedy is an American former college basketball coach and player. He was previously the men's basketball coach at Towson University, Iona College, Florida State University, DePaul University, Pace University and the University of Montana. Currently, Kennedy is a senior advisor for the Hoop Group and Be The Beast Recruiting.
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Banana Joe
- Occupations
- actorradio personality
- Biography
-
Joe Montione, commonly referred to as Banana Joe, was a well-known a radio personality.
-
Ray Musto
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Raphael John Musto was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Democratic Party member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district from 1980 to 1981. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 118th district from 1971 to 1980 and of the Pennsylvania Senate for the 14th district from 1982 until his retirement in 2010.
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Francesc Vendrell i Vendrell
- Occupations
- diplomat
- Biography
-
Francesc Vendrell i Vendrell was a Spanish Catalan diplomat.
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Thomas M. Leighton
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Thomas M. "Tom" Leighton is an American politician. He served as the mayor of the city of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania from 2004 to 2016. Mayor Leighton was the first mayor under the city's Home Rule Charter to be popularly elected to three consecutive terms.
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James L. Nelligan
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
James Leo Nelligan is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
General info
| Alternative names | King's Kings College Kings |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1946 |
| Motto | Oportet Eum Regnare It is fitting that he should reign |
| Colors | red, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 412 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 133 N River St Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 18711-0801 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 44,000 |
| Phone | 5702085900 |