School Overview

Kings College has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Wilkes Barre, PA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

133 N River St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711-0850
Main Phone: (570) 208-5900
Web Site: www.kings.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 1,942 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 214 male students and 195 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 52.3% of the student body, while females made up 47.7%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (2)%, Hispanic (1)%, and Asian (1)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 460. One quarter of students scored at least 560.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 460 or higher. One fourth of students scored 570 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Degree Programs

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Finance
• Human Resource
• International Business
• Marketing
• Tax

• General Communications

• Computer And Information Sciences
• Computer Science

• Special Education
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• General English Language

• Natural Resources Conservation

• Medical Assistant
• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Medical Office
• Other Health Care

• Economics
• Government And Political Science
• History
• Sociology

• Biological And Physical Sciences
• Gerontology

• Law And Legal

• Health And Fitness

• Biology

• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Drama And Theater Arts

• Philosophy

• Chemistry

• Criminal Justice

• General Psychology

• Theological And Ministerial Studies

School Accreditation

Kings College reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Kings College is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Kings College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Division III Independents (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is recommended.
• Recommendations are recommended.

• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.