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King's College

Wilkes-Barre, PA·Private nonprofit·1,519 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $57,500 within 10 years; financial aid brings net price below sticker.

93%
Accept
1,519
Students
$23,281
Net Price
60%
Grad Rate
$57,500
Earnings
10 yr
$22,847
Debt

About This School

King's College is a private nonprofit institution located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania with approximately 1,519 undergraduate students enrolled. King's College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 93%. The average net price after financial aid is $23,281 per year. The graduation rate is 60%, and the typical graduate earns $57,500 within 10 years of enrollment.

King's College or The King's College often refers to two higher education institutions in the United Kingdom:King's College, Cambridge, a constituent of the University of Cambridge King's College London, a constituent of the University of London

The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 60% graduation rate means 4 in 10 students don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the financial side, things look more reasonable — median debt of $22,847 against median earnings of $57,500 a decade out suggests graduates who do finish can manage their loans without being crushed. Worth considering if you want a small, accessible Catholic liberal arts college in Pennsylvania and have a clear plan to stay enrolled and finish strong.

Founded
1754
Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing29%
Health Professions21%
Biological Sciences8%
Computer Science4%
Psychology4%
Engineering3%
Education3%
Physical Sciences2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Barack ObamaTheodore RooseveltIsaac AsimovB. R. AmbedkarMilton FriedmanLeonard CohenAmelia EarhartMikheil SaakashviliJ. D. SalingerUrsula K. Le GuinMadeleine AlbrightRobert A. Millikan

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1150
Reading 75th %ile620
Math 75th %ile620

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$42,600
Out-of-State Tuition
$42,600
Avg Net Price
$23,281
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants27%
Median debt at graduation$22,847

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
60%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
77%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$57,500
after enrollment
Median Debt
$22,847
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$22,847
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$44,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$57,500
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.5x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White74%
Black6%
Hispanic/Latino12%
Asian3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,519 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

King's College

133 N River St

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0801

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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