King’s College – Pennsylvania: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2652 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 751 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 687 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 37 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| # 2 of 2 | In Wilkes-Barre |
| # 463 of 99 | For Military science |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
93%
Enrollment
29,640
Average SAT
1,170
Average ACT
31
Avg. cost to attend
$23,689 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
1,568
Graduates
371
Male:Female Ratio
46:54
Religion
Roman Catholic
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
King’s College – Pennsylvania has an acceptance rate of 93% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 93% | 93% |
| Applicants | 3,235 | 1,648 | 1,587 |
| Admissions | 3,012 | 1,526 | 1,486 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 427 | 234 | 193 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 73% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 1% |
| â– Asian | 3% |
| â– Hispanic | 13% |
| â– Black or African American | 6% |
| â– Two or more races | 2% |
| â– Unknown | 1% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at King’s College – Pennsylvania.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
King’s College – Pennsylvania majors
King’s College – Pennsylvania has granted 381 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs, and 140 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at King’s College – Pennsylvania.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | - | 71 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 63 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 56 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 32 | - |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 4 | 25 |
| Accounting | 28 | - |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 23 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 17 | - |
| Psychology, General | 16 | - |
| Reading Teacher Education | - | 15 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | - | 13 |
| Neuroscience | 13 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 9 | - |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 9 | - |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 8 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | - | 8 |
| Computer Science | 7 | - |
| History, General | 7 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | - |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 6 | - |
| General Studies | 6 | - |
| Mechanical Engineering | 6 | - |
| Civil Engineering, General | 5 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | - |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 4 | - |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | - |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | - | 3 |
| Environmental Studies | 3 | - |
| Nutrition Sciences | - | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 | - |
| Physics, General | 3 | - |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 2 | - |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other | - | 2 |
| Environmental Science | 2 | - |
| Sociology, General | 2 | - |
| Economics, General | 1 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 381 | 140 |
Publications & Citations
King's College - Pennsylvania has published 4,803 scientific papers with 147,139 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Computer Science, Chemistry, Pathology, Genetics, Political Science, and Psychiatry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Medicine |
3,149
/ 96,809
|
|---|---|
| Biology |
2,611
/ 109,886
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
2,212
/ 49,357
|
| Psychology |
1,746
/ 58,975
|
| Computer Science |
1,627
/ 49,037
|
| Chemistry |
1,424
/ 73,563
|
| Pathology |
1,376
/ 50,028
|
| Genetics |
1,296
/ 48,273
|
| Political Science |
1,287
/ 22,239
|
| Psychiatry |
1,287
/ 45,413
|
| Environmental Science |
1,197
/ 23,987
|
| Engineering |
1,193
/ 54,466
|
| Law |
1,183
/ 20,836
|
| Physics |
1,172
/ 51,377
|
| Biochemistry |
1,093
/ 62,210
|
| Surgery |
1,038
/ 34,405
|
| Sociology |
968
/ 21,612
|
| Philosophy |
923
/ 26,196
|
| Geography and Cartography |
711
/ 11,308
|
| History |
684
/ 8,494
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
671
/ 38,517
|
| Mathematics |
654
/ 17,300
|
| Neuroscience |
633
/ 26,134
|
| Immunology |
609
/ 20,930
|
| Geology |
592
/ 14,023
|
| Business |
549
/ 12,496
|
| Radiology |
542
/ 14,624
|
| Nursing |
538
/ 11,729
|
| Statistics |
532
/ 15,557
|
| Economics |
512
/ 9,112
|
| Organic chemistry |
473
/ 44,457
|
| Archaeology |
446
/ 7,391
|
| Linguistics |
434
/ 15,052
|
| Paleontology |
401
/ 11,338
|
| Public Health |
400
/ 12,540
|
| Art & Design |
388
/ 3,705
|
| Materials Science |
353
/ 35,835
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
327
/ 8,111
|
| Ecology |
326
/ 7,987
|
| Development Studies |
324
/ 6,063
|
Annual publication & citation counts
7 Notable alumni
1. Thomas M. Leighton
politician
Thomas M. "Tom" Leighton is an American politician. He served as the mayor of the city of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania from 2004 to 2016. Mayor Leighton was the first mayor under the city's Home Rule Charter to be popularly elected to three consecutive terms.
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2. Pat Kennedy
1952-. (aged 74)
basketball coach
Joseph Patrick Kennedy is an American former college basketball coach and player. He was previously the men's basketball coach at Towson University, Iona College, Florida State University, DePaul University, Pace University and the University of Montana. Currently, Kennedy is a senior advisor for the Hoop Group and Be The Beast Recruiting.
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3. Ray Musto
1929-2014 (aged 85)
politician
Raphael John Musto was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Democratic Party member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district from 1980 to 1981. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 118th district from 1971 to 1980 and of the Pennsylvania Senate for the 14th district from...
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4. Francesc Vendrell i Vendrell
1940-2022 (aged 82)
diplomat
Francesc Vendrell i Vendrell was a Spanish Catalan diplomat.
All 7 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
King'sKings CollegeKings
Founded
1946
Motto
Oportet Eum RegnareIt is fitting that he should reign
Colors
red, gold
Academic calendar
August to May (August - December; January-May)
Total staff
391
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Address
133 N River St Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 18711-0801 United States
City Population
44,000
Phone
5702085900
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