More selective than 23% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
29% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 2% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose King's College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
King's College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, King's College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 650 |
| SAT math | 530 | 620 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1070 | 1270 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
King's College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 93% | 540–650 | 530–620 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 93% | 520–620 | 540–620 | 19–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is King's College compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
King's College has the 85th-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Wilson College | 92% | 48% | $21,741 |
| 82 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango | 92% | 42% | $18,095 |
| 83 | Westminster College | 93% | 65% | $19,859 |
| 84 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | 93% | 54% | $15,699 |
| 85 | King's College | 93% | 60% | $23,093 |
| 86 | Delaware Valley University | 93% | 56% | $28,278 |
| 87 | Pennsylvania Western University | 94% | 52% | $18,256 |
| 88 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | 95% | 56% | $18,202 |
| 89 | Manor College | 95% | 26% | $13,078 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at King's College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
King's College admissions questions
What is the King's College acceptance rate?
King's College accepts 93% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,988 of 3,206 applicants were admitted.
Does King's College require the SAT or ACT?
King's College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 29% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for King's College?
The middle 50% of King's College enrolled first-year students scored 1070–1270 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at King's College?
13% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (396 of 2,988).
Is King's College getting harder to get into?
King's College accepted 93% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 93% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to King's College overview