C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
67/100 · earnings-weighted

King's College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18711
King's College campus, Wilkes-barre, PA
King's College campus, Wilkes-barre, PA. Photo: Smallbones, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 60%
Outcomes
B
73/100
Affordability
F
16/100
Resources
C
54/100
Experience
A
88/100
Prestige
D
30/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,932
Total Enrollment
60%
Graduation Rate
77%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
93%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at King's College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$59,498
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$51,734
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
59.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,170
Average SAT
30.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 45% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 67th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at King's College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences—$129,397+90%#2 of 61#2$27,000
Neurobiology and Neurosciences—$83,705+34%#4 of 67#3$27,000
Accounting and Related Services$61,680$77,892+2%#297 of 796#295$27,000
Marketing$40,666$69,051+-0%#204 of 516#209$26,000
Finance and Financial Management Services$44,787$67,467-19%#368 of 452#373—
Biology$26,074$63,617+11%#225 of 841#197$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$40,395$62,843-8%#680 of 1176#682$26,087
Human Resources Management and Services—$58,243-14%#168 of 187#165—
Criminal Justice and Corrections$35,761$57,563+4%#228 of 660#205$25,922
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$22,080$53,573-3%#152 of 265#120—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions—$52,695-26%#214 of 253#222$27,000
Psychology$39,818$50,244-1%#501 of 1027#458$26,000
Communication and Media Studies$29,798$49,930-11%#448 of 660#449$26,447
Sociology$48,529—————
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$35,199$47,486+0%#361 of 680#424$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $40,520 $40,520
Room $8,000
Board $7,086
Total Cost (On-Campus) $61,874 $61,874

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
34%
Receive Pell Grants
70%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,932
Total Students
54%
Women
93%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 76%
Hispanic 11%
Black 5%
Asian 3%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 83%
Hybrid (Some Online) 6%
Fully Online 12%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 93%
25-64 (Adult) 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at King's College?
King's College has an acceptance rate of 93%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend King's College?
Tuition at King's College is $40,520 for in-state students and $40,520 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at King's College?
The graduation rate at King's College is 60%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is King's College a good school?
King's College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend King's College?
King's College has a total enrollment of 1,932 students. Most students (93%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology