King's College

We offer the strength of a community rooted in the Congregation of Holy Cross from the University of Notre Dame. When you step foot on campus, you experience the warmth of our caring, nurturing environment.
King's College admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students. It does not discriminate based on race, color, national and ethnic origin in administering its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
King's College has established a reputation for being a welcoming home-away-from-home to students from around the world looking for academic excellence and world-class professional preparation. King's represents the best of the American college experience: In addition to a comprehensive choice of academic and professional programs, you will find a comfortable, friendly campus steps from various shops, restaurants, and entertainment centers. On-campus or off, there is always something to do. Shopping malls, theaters, and restaurants are just minutes away, and the nearby Pocono Mountains offer great snowboarding, kayaking, and biking. Local venues offer concerts, theater, American Triple-A baseball, and minor league hockey.
King's College is located in Wilkes-Barre, a small city in the northeastern corner of Pennsylvania. New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. are just a couple of hours away, making it easy to take advantage of all the East Coast has to offer. It is close to many recreational areas for jogging, hiking, and skiing. Students are within minutes of many restaurants, theaters, cultural events, and entertainment.
Over 99% of our first-year students receive financial assistance. We offer numerous scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs because we believe College is an investment in the future-both yours and ours. In 2016-2017, our average gift aid was $19,867, with average first-year Financial Aid awards at $27,052. We encourage all students to apply for financial aid to determine the actual cost of College. You won't know the amount of your investment until you understand the amount of aid you are eligible to receive.
King's College admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students. It does not discriminate based on race, color, national and ethnic origin in administering its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Our Academic Skill Center offers several resources to help you make the most of your college career. Whether you need a tutor or hoping to become one, the center provides the basis for academic achievement and success, in addition to offering programs for those in need of specialized support. Our Writing Center helps students fine-tune their writing skills to succeed in the classroom and their future careers.
It's not a secret that the goal of your college career is getting a great job. To get you ready, our Center for Experiential Education and Office of Career Planning begins the minute you walk in the door. We offer numerous resources for you as you assist your child in his or her career development. Read the Dos and Don'ts of Helping Your Child Succeed and view the Placement Survey Highlights to review, among other important information, our 98% placement rating and the industries King's students in various majors enter after graduation. We invite you to browse our calendar of events, job fair postings, meet the staff, and keep up to date on our recruiting events.
Comfortable. Welcoming. Friendly. Supportive. Safe. These are just some of the ways students describe living on campus. Our community has a way of making everyone feel right at home. The Office of Residence Life strives to make campus living an experience that fosters personal and academic success. We encourage students to fully engage with our campus community to actively participate in opportunities to contribute by sharing their time and energy with the College and the local community. Doing so ensures they will develop rewarding relationships, encourage acceptance of personal differences, and assume responsibility for their actions and behavior.
College living provides lessons and values that last a lifetime. The Office of Residence Life gives students the guided independence they need to grow. Residence halls offer safe, healthy environments. The residential apartment system fosters greater freedom and an enhanced forum to add to their personal development. Students are aided in their journey by the presence of Residence Life staff members, who are tasked with being present and active on their journey through College. Students can develop and nurture ideals of mutual respect for others, faith, and service. These ideals are the concrete manifestation of the mission of the Congregation of the Holy Cross.
King's was founded in 1946 to educate the sons of miners and mill workers. While much has changed over the years, our commitment to provide a solid foundation in the liberal arts, along with the professional tools to enjoy a successful career in several fields, continues to this day. Students of all faiths and backgrounds benefit from a curriculum focused on the mind as it is the soul.