King's College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania with 1,484 undergraduates. It admits 93% of applicants, costs an average of $21,439 a year after grants and graduates 61% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
King's College acceptance rate and admissions
King's College admitted 93% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 540 to 650, math 530 to 620). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
King's College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $45,100 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $16,000 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $57,805 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $21,439 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $21,439 a year after grants and scholarships, $36,366 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run King's College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
King's College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 61% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $66,035 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $27,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 41% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
King's College majors and what graduates earn
King's College awarded bachelor's degrees in 37 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from health professions and related clinical sciences, other ($129,397).
All 37 majors at King's College
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at King's College
7 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 7 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 74 | $124,073 | $69,568 |
| Health administration | Master's | 25 | n/a | $47,417 |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 13 | n/a | n/a |
| Special education | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Nutrition Sciences | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Nutrition and dietetics | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 1,484 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 48% women, 52% men
- 13 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at King's College?
King's College admitted 93% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does King's College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $45,100. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $21,439 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for King's College?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 540 to 650 in reading and writing and 530 to 620 in math. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is King's College test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, King's College reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at King's College?
61% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do King's College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $66,035 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.