King's College

King's College is a urban private four-year institution located in Wilkes-Barre, PA. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.

King's College is open or broadly accessible, with an acceptance rate of 93.2% based on IPEDS data. The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1060 and 1240 on the SAT (520–620 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, 540–620 Math). ACT composite scores for the middle 50% ranged from 19 to 25.

Tuition is $42,600 per year. Room and board costs approximately $19,274 annually. The average grant aid awarded to students is $27,991 per year. Approximately 92% of students receive some form of financial aid. 27% of students receive federal Pell Grants, which are reserved for students with demonstrated financial need.

King's College has an average six-year graduation rate of 60%, according to IPEDS data. Moderate first-year retention (77%) indicates that the vast majority of freshmen return for their sophomore year — a strong signal of student satisfaction and institutional support.

The student body includes White (76%), Hispanic (11%), Black (5%), Asian (3%), and international (1%) students, reflecting a diverse campus community. All data on this page is sourced from verified government databases including IPEDS and the College Scorecard. GradFax does not accept paid placements or rankings — every data point is citeable.