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King's College

#129 in US ranking Wilkes-Barre, PA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$57,805
Tuition & fees
$44,100
Avg. aid
$30,671
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
93%
SAT range
1070–1270

Outcomes

Graduation rate
60%
Median salary
$48,112
1 yr after graduation

What does King's College offer in terms of athletics?

King's College fields the Monarchs in NCAA Division III athletics and competes in the Middle Atlantic Conferences. The college's varsity opportunities span sports such as football, basketball, baseball, field hockey, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, volleyball and wrestling.

Varsity participation involves team selection and a substantial practice and competition commitment. Students looking for a less intensive option should separately investigate current club sports, intramurals and recreational facilities; a sport appearing on a general athletics list does not establish that it is offered at every level. NCAA Division III institutions do not award athletic scholarships, although students may qualify for other forms of financial aid.

What student groups and Associations are available at King's College?

King's College has student organizations covering academic interests, campus programming and student representation. Examples reported for the college include the Student Government Association, Accounting Association, Biology Club, Pre-Physician Assistant Society and Association of Campus Events.

These groups serve different purposes: a professional club may connect coursework with a field of practice, while student government and event organizers provide ways to shape campus activities. Students interested in arts, service, faith-based or other groups should use the current student-organization directory to confirm which organizations are active and how to join. A recognized club is different from a class, an institutional service or an informal group of friends.

Who studies at King's College?

King's College enrolled approximately 1,939 students in the reported institutional count. Its entering first-time class numbered 427, and 54 students entered as transfers, illustrating that the college serves both new and continuing college students.

About 71% of students were Pennsylvania residents, while roughly 28% came from other U.S. states. Students ages 18 through 21 formed the largest reported age group, but the enrollment also included adult learners. Reported race and ethnicity counts include students identifying as White, Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial, among other categories.

These figures describe enrollment, not any student's likely social experience. Prospective commuters and adult learners may find it more useful to ask whether courses, advising and activities are available at times they can attend.

How does student life look like at King's College?

Student life at King's College combines a downtown campus with a substantial commuter population. About 47% of students were reported living on campus and 53% commuting, so participation is not limited to residence-hall activities.

Campus programming, student-run media, theater and choral opportunities give students ways to take part beyond their courses. The college also reports a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling. For a prospective student, the practical questions are when activities meet, how to access support services and whether the schedule fits work or travel commitments. A campus event that is easy for a resident to attend may require more planning for someone commuting.

What libraries are available to students at King's College?

The D. Leonard Corgan Library is King's College's main academic library. Students can use it for research materials and study space, including reservable study rooms and reported late-night study access.

Library support matters beyond the physical collection: students researching a paper or capstone project should check the library's current database access, research-help services and borrowing options. Hours can differ between staffed services and study areas, particularly during breaks and exams, so students who depend on evening access should check the current schedule rather than assume every service is available around the clock.

King's College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1939

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

422

Member of Athletic Associations

NCAA

Total staff

114 full time, 75 part time

Veterans affair office

No

King's College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,568
Graduate: 371

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 1,626
Part-time: 313

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 182
Men: 240

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 264
Black or African American: 92
White: 997
American Indian or Alaska Native: 2
Asian: 44
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1
Two or more races: 45

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

King's College Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men––

Basketball

BothBoth–

Cross-country running

Both––

Field hockey

Women––

Football

Men––

Golf

Both––

Ice hockey

Both––

Lacrosse

Both––

Soccer

BothBoth–

Softball

Women––

Swimming and diving

Both––

Tennis

Both––

Track and field

Both––

Volleyball

Both––

Wrestling

Men––

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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