King's College

What is the accreditation of King's College?

King's College is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, or MSCHE. Institutional accreditation reviews the college as a whole; it is distinct from any specialized approval or accreditation attached to an individual degree program.

For students, recognized institutional accreditation is relevant to eligibility for federal student aid and to how other institutions evaluate credits, although another college decides which transfer credits it will accept. Students pursuing nursing, education, physician assistant studies or another licensed profession should separately confirm the current accreditation or approval of their specific program and the licensing rules in the state where they intend to practice. Institutional accreditation alone does not establish eligibility for every professional license.

What are the admission requirements at King's College?

King's College reviews first-year applicants' secondary-school academic records and GPA. It does not have an open-admission policy, but standardized test scores, recommendations and class rank are considered rather than universally required.

Applicants should submit the application and school records requested for their applicant category. A high school diploma or an accepted equivalency credential can establish secondary-school completion. SAT and ACT submission is optional in the reported admissions criteria: among enrolled first-time students, about 30% submitted SAT scores and fewer than 2% submitted ACT scores. Those submission rates do not establish a score threshold.

Applicants whose first language is not English should review the college's English-proficiency requirements; reported criteria identify TOEFL as required where applicable. Programs with professional or clinical components may have additional prerequisites or a separate selection process. Before applying, check the current admissions instructions for the intended term and major, including any priority dates for scholarships or specialized programs.

In the reported admissions cycle, King's admitted 3,012 of 3,235 first-time applicants, an acceptance rate of about 93%. The rate describes that applicant pool; it does not mean that every applicant, or every applicant to a particular program, will be admitted.

What are the application fees and waivers at King's College?

Applicants should distinguish the charge for submitting an application from any later enrollment deposit. The amount due, if any, is determined by the current application method and applicant category, so the final application screen is the place to confirm the charge before submission.

Students who need a fee waiver should ask admissions about eligibility and the request process before paying. A waiver requested after a fee has been charged may not work the same way as one entered during the application. Transfer, graduate and professional-program applicants should check the instructions for their own application rather than assume first-year procedures apply.

What types of ROTC programs are available at King's College?

King's College reports an Army ROTC unit on campus and an Air Force ROTC opportunity through a cooperating host institution. The distinction affects where students may need to take military-science classes or attend training.

ROTC participation and an ROTC scholarship are separate decisions. Students should confirm cross-enrollment arrangements, scheduling and eligibility with the relevant detachment before building an academic plan around the program. Scholarships can have medical, citizenship, academic and service requirements; accepting one may create a military service obligation. Applicants should obtain the current terms directly from the branch before committing.

What are the requirements for transfer students at King's College?

King's College admits transfer applicants and generally considers credit from other accredited institutions. Reported entry options include fall, spring and summer, but admission to the college and acceptance of particular courses toward a degree are separate decisions.

Transfer applicants should be prepared to provide official transcripts from every college attended and to review any additional high school record requirements that apply to their circumstances. Credit evaluations depend on course content, grades, the intended major and current degree rules. King's also reports that it considers credit through AP, CLEP, DSST/DANTES and applicable American Council on Education recommendations; an exam or recommendation does not automatically satisfy a specific major requirement.

The practical step before enrolling is to request a written evaluation showing not only how many credits transfer, but which general education, major and elective requirements they fulfill. Students entering a clinical, engineering or teacher-preparation sequence should also ask whether prerequisite order or minimum credits completed at King's could extend their time to graduation.

What types of study abroad programs are available at King's College?

King's College provides study-abroad advising and opportunities for students to incorporate international study into their degree plans. The appropriate format may be a semester program or a shorter experience, depending on the options approved for a student's major and term.

Students should distinguish a college-led program from study through a partner or outside provider: academic approval, billing, housing and on-site support can differ. Before committing, obtain written confirmation of how courses will count toward King's requirements and ask the financial aid office which scholarships or aid may apply. This planning is particularly important in majors with sequential courses, student teaching or clinical placements.