King's College

www.kings.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$40,520

2.53% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$25,608

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

93.2%

3,206 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,932

83.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

60.1%

375 Graduates

About

King's College is a higher education institution located in Luzerne County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at King's College were Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (71 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (69 degrees), and Accounting (54 degrees).

In 2023, 611 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at King's College. 56.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (449 degrees), 6.51 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (69 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at King's College is $40,520, which is $15,945 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at King's College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 587 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at King's College is $40,520, which is $15,945 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,608.

In 2023, 92% of undergraduate students attending King's College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$40,520

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at King's College was $40,520. The cost of tuition at King's College is $15,945 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of King's College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,608

2023 Value

1.01%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 King's College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,608. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of King's College grew by 1.01%.

This chart compares the average net price of King's College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,324

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at King's College was of $12,324 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.84% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at King's College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at King's College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.1% with respect to 2022, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at King's College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at King's College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 587 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

King's College received 3,206 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 0.311% annual growth. Out of those 3,206 applicants, 2,988 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 93.2% acceptance rate.

There were 1,932 students enrolled at King's College in 2023. 29% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

King's College has an overall enrollment yield of 13.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

93.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,988

Accepted Out of 3,206

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of King's College was 93.2% (2,988 admissions from 3,206 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 96%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 0.311%, while admissions declined by 3.21%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of King's College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

29%

Submission Percentage (2023)

115

Scores Submitted (2023)

29% of enrolled first-time students at King's College in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

King's College had a total enrollment of 1,932 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at King's College is 1,609 students and the part-time enrollment is 323. This means that 83.3% of students enrolled at King's College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at King's College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.6% White, 10.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.07% Black or African American, 2.85% Asian, 2.38% Two or More Races, and 0.311% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at King's College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (37.3%), followed by White Female (37.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (66.4%), followed by White Male (11.9%) and Black or African American Female (3.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at King's College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,932 students. The full-time enrollment at King's College is 1,609 and the part-time enrollment is 323. This means that 83.3% of students enrolled at King's College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at King's College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at King's College was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), King's College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at King's College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,460 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
209 enrolled students
Black or African American
98 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at King's College is 75.6% White, 10.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.07% Black or African American, 2.85% Asian, 2.38% Two or More Races, and 0.311% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 37 students (1.92%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 81 more women than men received degrees from King's College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at King's College is white (449 degrees awarded). There were 6.51 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (69 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at King's College is Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (71 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (69 degrees) and Accounting (54 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at King's College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (9 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (20 degrees), and Protective Services (34 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at King's College are Registered nurses (1,492,962 people), Other managers (217,629 people), Physicians (190,245 people), Medical & health services managers (179,459 people), and Postsecondary teachers (168,882 people).

The most specialized majors at King's College in 2023 are Language & Linguistics (9 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (20 degrees), Protective Services (34 degrees), Physical Sciences (11 degrees), and Health (187 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at King's College are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at King's College are Language & Linguistics (9 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (20 degrees), Protective Services (34 degrees), Physical Sciences (11 degrees), and Health (187 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at King's College are Elementary & secondary schools (759,918 people), Computer Systems Design (587,639 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (571,886 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (521,580 people), and Banking & related activities (507,460 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by King's College.

Most Common (2023)

Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
71 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
69 degrees awarded
Accounting
54 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at King's College was Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences with 71 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at King's College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

265

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

346

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 265 degrees were awarded to men at King's College, which is 0.766 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (346).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at King's College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 44 degrees were awarded to men at King's College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.76 times more than the 25 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 64 degrees were awarded to men at King's College in Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences, which is 9.14 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

59%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 59% of students graduating from King's College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at King's College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4% of graduates (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
449 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
69 degrees awarded
Asian
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at King's College is white (449 degrees awarded). There were 6.51 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (69 degrees).

8.35% of degree recipients (51 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
254 degrees awarded
White Male
195 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at King's College is white female (254 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (195 degrees).

Operations

King's College has an endowment valued at nearly $118M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −1.64M (−1.39%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, King's College had a total salary expenditure of 60.9M. King's College employs 49 Professors, 47 Associate professors and 22 Assistant professors. Most academics at King's College are Female Associate professor (27), Male Professor (26), and Female Professor (23).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at King's College are: Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance, with 42 employees, Management, with 33 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 29 employees.

Endowment

$118M

2023 Endowment

5.23%

decline from 2022

King's College has an endowment valued at about $118M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of King's College declined 5.23% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $68M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at King's College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$24.5M

2023 Salaries

7.42%

decline from 2022

In 2023, King's College paid a median of $24.5M in salaries, which represents 40.3% of their overall expenditure ($60.9M) and a 7.42% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.401% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.78% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.96M

Instructional Salaries

120

Number of Employees

In 2023, King's College paid a total of $9.96M to 120 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

49 Employees

Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

42 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at King's College were Professor with 49 employees, Associate professor with 47 employees, and Assistant professor with 22 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at King's College were Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 42 employees, Management with 33 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 29 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at King's College was Female Associate professor with 27 employees, Male Professor with 26 employees, and Female Professor with 23 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at King's College.

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