King's College

www.kings.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$38,822

2% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$27,313

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.29%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

95.8%

3,079 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,130

83.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

67.3%

348 Graduates

About

King's College is a higher education institution located in Luzerne County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at King's College were Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (73 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (41 degrees), and Accounting (41 degrees).

In 2021, 637 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at King's College. 52.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (462 degrees), 16.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (28 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at King's College is $38,822, which is $15,638 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at King's College is $38,822, which is $15,638 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,313.

In 2021, 88% of undergraduate students attending King's College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$38,822

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at King's College was $38,822. The cost of tuition at King's College is $15,638 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$27,313

2021 Value

0.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 King's College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,313. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of King's College grew by 0.9%.

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

$11,243

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at King's College was of $11,243 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.07% between 2020 and 2021.

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

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at King's College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.53% with respect to 2020, when 85% 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.

1.29%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at King's College was 1.29%, which represents 7 out of the 542 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 3,079 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 2.56% annual growth. Out of those 3,079 applicants, 2,951 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 95.8% acceptance rate.

There were 2,130 students enrolled at King's College in 2021.

King's College has an overall enrollment yield of 14.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

95.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,951

Accepted Out of 3,079

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of King's College was 95.8% (2,951 admissions from 3,079 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 86.6%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 2.56%, while admissions grew by 7.82%..

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.

Enrollment

King's College had a total enrollment of 2,130 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at King's College is 1,772 students and the part-time enrollment is 358. This means that 83.2% of students enrolled at King's College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at King's College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.8% White, 9.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.9% Black or African American, 2.35% Asian, 2.21% Two or More Races, 0.235% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0469% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at King's College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.5%), followed by White Male (36%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (5.42%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (62.7%), followed by White Male (18.7%) and Asian Female (4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at King's College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,130 students. The full-time enrollment at King's College is 1,772 and the part-time enrollment is 358. This means that 83.2% of students enrolled at King's College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

70%

2021 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 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), King's College had a retention rate lower 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 (2021)

White
1,593 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
196 enrolled students
Black or African American
83 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at King's College is 74.8% White, 9.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.9% Black or African American, 2.35% Asian, 2.21% Two or More Races, 0.235% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0469% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 96 students (4.51%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 35 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 (462 degrees awarded). There were 16.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (28 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at King's College is Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (73 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (41 degrees) and Accounting (41 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Natural Resources & Conservation (12 degrees awarded), English (14 degrees), and History (7 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 (1,417,676 people), Physicians (506,870 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (269,647 people), Other managers (265,433 people), and Postsecondary teachers (263,362 people).

The most specialized majors at King's College in 2021 are Natural Resources & Conservation (12 degrees awarded), English (14 degrees), History (7 degrees), Biology (37 degrees), and Health (201 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at King's College are Natural Resources & Conservation (12 degrees awarded), English (14 degrees), History (7 degrees), Biology (37 degrees), and Health (201 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,932,841 people), Elementary & secondary schools (700,369 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (577,763 people), Offices of physicians (388,192 people), and Outpatient care centers (312,089 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 (2021)

Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
73 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
41 degree-majors awarded
Accounting
41 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at King's College was Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences with 73 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

301

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

336

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 301 degrees were awarded to men at King's College, which is 0.896 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (336).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 32 degrees were awarded to men at King's College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 3.56 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 56 degrees were awarded to men at King's College in Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences, which is 3.29 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

55%

100% Completion Time

64%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 55% of students graduating from King's College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 64% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at King's College is Female and Two or More Races (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 5.75% of graduates (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
462 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
28 degrees awarded
Asian
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at King's College is white (462 degrees awarded). There were 16.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (28 degrees).

7.06% of degree recipients (45 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
251 degrees awarded
White Male
211 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at King's College is white female (251 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (211 degrees).

Operations

King's College has an endowment valued at nearly $126M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 42M (33.3%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, King's College had a total salary expenditure of 67.4M. King's College employs 53 Professors, 48 Associate professors and 32 Assistant professors. Most academics at King's College are Male Professor (29), Female Professor (24), and Male Associate professor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at King's College are: Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance, with 45 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 44 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 36 employees.

Endowment

$126M

2021 Endowment

43.9%

growth from 2020

King's College has an endowment valued at about $126M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of King's College grew 43.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $75.6M 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

$26.6M

2021 Salaries

4.78%

decline from 2020

In 2021, King's College paid a median of $26.6M in salaries, which represents 39.5% of their overall expenditure ($67.4M) and a 4.78% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.8M

Instructional Salaries

138

Number of Employees

In 2021, King's College paid a total of $10.8M to 138 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

53 Employees

Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

45 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at King's College were Professor with 53 employees, Associate professor with 48 employees, and Assistant professor with 32 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at King's College were Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 45 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 44 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 36 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at King's College was Male Professor with 29 employees, Female Professor with 24 employees, and Male Associate professor with 24 employees.

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