King's College
Wilkes-Barre, PA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,750
Graduate Enrollment: 299
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 95.84%
Male/Female: 50% / 50% (2017)
First generation college students: 29.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 0.9% (2015)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.9% (2009)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 71.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 53.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 42.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 32.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 73.1%
Black: 4.6%
Hispanic: 10.6%
Asian: 2.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.5%
Non-resident alien: 3.4%
Unknown race: 2.9%
Black: 4.6%
Hispanic: 10.6%
Asian: 2.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.5%
Non-resident alien: 3.4%
Unknown race: 2.9%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $54,424
In-State tuition: $40,880Out-of-State tuition: $40,880
Estimated books and supplies: $1,300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $14,286 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,708 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,002 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,708 (2022)
Average Family Income: $92,432 (2017)
Median Family Income: $76,296 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 26.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 72.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $22,294 |
| $30k-48k | $22,672 |
| $48k-75k | $24,208 |
| $75k-110k | $27,222 |
| $110k+ | $31,003 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 59%6-year graduation rate: 67%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,245 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $21,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $21,888 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 76.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 80.4% (2017) |
| @5 year | 83.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 56.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 58.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $39,776 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $51,969 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 12 | $21,822 ($1,819) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 21 | $27,000 | $280 | $28,932 ($2,411) | $41,446 ($3,454) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 22 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 29 | $27,000 | $286 | $33,151 ($2,763) | $37,507 ($3,126) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 20 | $27,000 | $286 | $47,160 ($3,930) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 18 | $27,000 | $286 | $68,667 ($5,722) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biological and Physical Sciences. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 25 | $27,000 | $276 | $31,987 ($2,666) | $33,268 ($2,772) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 33 | $27,000 | $275 | $28,590 ($2,383) | $49,426 ($4,119) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 9 | $46,955 ($3,913) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 36 | $53,648 ($4,471) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 13 | $27,000 | $286 | $52,151 ($4,346) | |
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 60 | $697 | $113,099 ($9,425) | $111,215 ($9,268) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 65 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 40 | $27,000 | $277 | $41,202 ($3,434) | $56,311 ($4,693) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 36 | $27,000 | $286 | $59,168 ($4,931) | $59,576 ($4,965) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 14 | $43,460 ($3,622) | $70,775 ($5,898) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 11 | $37,090 ($3,091) | $52,133 ($4,344) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 35 | $26,775 | $276 | $41,441 ($3,453) | $54,391 ($4,533) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 8 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $75,591Full time faculty: 66%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $87,605,157 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $126,045,340 (2022)