# King's College

Private nonprofit college in Wilkes-Barre, PA. IPEDS ID 213321.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/kings-college · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/kings-college.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 93% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $23,093 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 60%; beats 50% of PA colleges and 61% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $59,498; beats 43% of PA colleges and 68% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $22,847

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,283 |
| 30-48k | $17,259 |
| 48-75k | $19,692 |
| 75-110k | $23,657 |
| 110k+ | $28,391 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.2 years on average (50% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $59,498 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,283 | $72,589 | 3.1 years |
| 30-48k | $17,259 | $72,488 | 3.1 years |
| 48-75k | $19,692 | $82,706 | 3.5 years |
| 75-110k | $23,657 | $99,359 | 4.2 years |
| 110k+ | $28,391 | $119,242 | 5.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $57,973
- Tuition and fees: $44,100
- Housing and meals: $15,086; books: $1,300

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 540–650; SAT math: 530–620; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 3,206 applicants, 2,988 admitted, 396 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 93%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 93%, ACT 19–25 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (44 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | not reported | $129,397 | $27,000 |
| Neuroscience | not reported | $83,705 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | $61,680 | $77,892 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | $40,666 | $69,051 | $26,775 |
| Finance | $44,787 | $67,467 | not reported |
| Biology | $26,074 | $63,617 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $40,395 | $62,843 | $27,000 |
| Human Resources | not reported | $58,243 | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | $35,761 | $57,563 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $22,080 | $53,573 | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | $52,695 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $39,818 | $50,244 | $27,000 |
| Communications | $29,798 | $49,930 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $35,199 | $47,486 | $27,000 |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Civil Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | $48,529 | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Nursing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Accounting → Accountant / auditor: median wage $70,480 (Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA), $79,000 (PA), $83,680 (U.S.)
- Criminal Justice → Police officer: median wage $72,210 (Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA), $85,470 (PA), $76,210 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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