King's College (PA)

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School Says - General Information
King's is a liberal arts Catholic college that offers growth and personal development in a supportive environment. Founded in 1946 by the Congregation of Holy Cross from the University of Notre Dame, we're located on a small urban campus in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Small classes and labs allow for meaningful interaction with professors. Our average class size is 18 students, average lab size is 13 students, and the student/faculty ratio is 13:1. This personal attention translates into better graduation rates than at institutions with larger classroom environments.

At King's we offer 35 Majors in Business, Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, Sciences and Allied Health programs, 7 Pre-professional programs and 10 Special Concentrations. With our 40 clubs and activities and 19 NCAA Division III athletic programs for men and women there is plenty to do outside the classroom.

King's consistently ranks high in the top college national review issues of several major publications. For 16 straight years, King's has been ranked in the top tier of U.S.News & World Report's list of Best Colleges in the United States.

" Barron's Best Buys in College Education selected King's among the nation's top 10% of colleges for its eighth consecutive edition.

" The American Association of Colleges and Universities' Greater Expectations Initiative named King's as one of only 16 "Leadership Institutions" nationwide for visionary innovations in undergraduate education.

" The John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character-Building Colleges recognizes King's in its select group of 100 colleges nationwide.

In addition to King's ranking in national publications, many of our individual academic programs are accredited by several highly respected organizations.

" AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business for the William G. McGowan School of Business, one of only 43 undergraduate schools of business in the country to be accredited.

National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education.

" The Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education.

" The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistants.

" A ten-year re-accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Our accomplishments and national reputation add value to your degree because employers know that as a King's graduate you challenged yourself . . . and succeeded.

School Says - Student Body
King's recognizes that involvement in student clubs and organizations is an important part of your educational experience. There are a large number of organizations to support your academic, social, and special interests, providing opportunities for leadership, recreation, and the development of special abilities and skills. King's offers the opportunity to participate in a club in the following general areas:

ACADEMIC
Business Related Organizations
Health Related Organizations
Arts & Sciences Organizations


INTERNATIONAL
Foreign Languages Club
Multicultural/International Club

MEDIA & PUBLISHING
Media Club
The Crown (student newspaper)
Regis (yearbook)
WRKC (radio station)

MUSIC / ARTS
Campion Society
King's Players
Monarch Dancers
Music Ensembles at King's
SCOP (fine arts magazine)

SERVICE
Blood Council
Circle K Club
Emergency Response Team (ERT)
Knights of Columbus
Sigma Kappa Sigma (EKE-men)
Sigma Kappa Tau (EKT-women)

SPECIAL INTEREST
Commuter Life Association
Debate Team
Monarch Ambassadors
Residence Hall Council
ROTC
Ski and Snowboard Club
Track and Field

School Says - Admissions
APPLYING TO KING'S FOR FRESHMAN

The Office of Admission offers two methods for candidates to apply for admission: The SAT/ACT Traditional Choice and the Standardized Test Option/ Essay Choice. Applicants are required to state their preference prior to the application review and the decision is non-reversible.

SAT/ACT Traditional Choice:
Completed application
Official high school transcripts
SAT I or ACT scores
Guidance counselor recommendation
Essay
$30 Application fee (waived if done online)


Standardized Test Option/Essay Choice:
Completed application
Official high school transcripts
Official graded writing sample from either junior or senior year submitted and notarized by the high school guidance office
Guidance counselor recommendation
Essay
$30 Application fee (waived if done online)

General Guidelines
While each application for admission is reviewed individually, here are some general guidelines:

The most important criteria in the admission decision are a student's four-year academic record, GPA, strength of curriculum and overall rank in class. Recommendations, the personal statement, co-curricular activities, leadership and community service help to complete your profile. March 1 is the preferred application deadline for first-year students. Applications may be submitted after September 1 and are reviewed on a rolling admission basis. Decisions are released in mid-October. Once we have received your application materials, we will notify you with a decision in two to three weeks. Students choosing the standardized test option are required to notify the Office of Admission on the application. A students' decision is non-reversible and must be made prior to application review.

APPLYING FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS
Transferring to King's could not be easier, especially if you're transferring from LCCC. King's offers generous financial assistance packages so don't let cost be a deterrent.

Individual interviews and campus tours may be scheduled Monday through Friday throughout the year. Group information sessions and campus tours are offered on Saturdays during the academic year.

School Says - Campus Life
King's College is ideally situated in northeastern Pennsylvania within driving distance to New York and Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and East Coast attractions. Our campus is close to the Pocono Mountains, offering skiing, snowboarding, kayaking and biking trails. The local area features Triple A baseball, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins ice hockey team and several venues for concerts.

Our atmosphere is friendly and inviting, with a strong sense of community. Our campus is walkable and accessible, yet you will find impressive facilities, equal to those at much larger institutions. Classes average 18 students allowing for personal interaction with professors, which translates into better graduation rates than at institutions with larger classroom environments.

School Says - Cost Aid
When determining the cost of a college education, one should also take into consideration the value. U.S.News & World Report has ranked King's among America's best colleges for 16 straight years and Barrons consistently considers us one of the best buys in college education.

Approximately 95% of all full-time students attending King's College receive financial assistance, with the average scholarship being $10,555. We encourage every student to apply for financial aid no matter what their family circumstances are. Only after you have applied and been considered for all available assistance will you have a true idea of what your costs will be.

King's offers deferred payment plans, which allows families to make monthly payments on the balance of tuition, fees, room and board less any financial aid received.Applicants for financial aid will be considered for all need-based programs which include private, state and federal grants (gifts), loans and work study programs. King's even has financial aid programs specific to transfer students, so all applicants should take the time to review their options.

KING'S COLLEGE GRANTS:
KING'S GRANT-IN-AID
SIBLING GRANT -
TRANSFER STUDENT AWARDS
FEDERAL PELL GRANT -
FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT (SEOG)
STATE
PHEAA STATE GRANT
NEW ECONOMY TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP (NETS)
ACT 101
For additional information on PHEAA programs, go to www.pheaa.org.

STUDENT LOANS
FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN
FEDERAL STAFFORD LOAN PROGRAM
SUBSIDIZED STAFFORD LOAN
UNSUBSIDIZED STAFFORD LOAN
ADDITIONAL UNSUBSIDIZED STAFFORD GRADUATE PLUS LOAN
PARENT
FEDERAL PARENT PLUS LOAN
FEDERAL WORK STUDY
Federal campus-based work program allows students to earn money through employment to help pay for educational costs. Average annual amount is $1,200. FAFSA must be filed each year by May 1 to be considered.

The Office of Financial Aid is here to educate you about the various financial aid programs available and to answer your questions. We'll make the application process as simple and painless as possible because our goal is have you join us at King's. Contact us at 1-888-KINGS-PA or finaid@kings.edu.

Students Say - Academics
King's College is a small Catholic liberal arts school in northeastern Pennsylvania. There are 35 majors and ten pre-professional programs. "The business school and the education program are both great strengths." The five-year physician assistant program is "fantastic" as well. The administration is "unorganized" but "very accessible." The president "lives in a dorm hall," for example. "Small class sizes" are reportedly a plus. Professors get to "know you on a personal level." While a few faculty members "couldn't teach a first-grade class," most of them are "200 percent passionate" and "committed to helping you understand the things they teach." They "genuinely care about your life" and are "always willing to help." "I've had an amazing academic experience," gushes a business major. The Office of Career Planning is another "great asset." Internship opportunities abound, and some "99 percent" of all King's newly minted alumni find jobs within six months of graduation. The limited course selection is the big academic complaint here. "Many of the classes offered, particularly in the sciences, are only offered once every other year," laments a biology major.

Students Say - Campus Life
The atmosphere at King's is "very friendly and inviting." "You can walk across campus, and half of the people you pass are either acquaintances or friends," observes a senior. "It's rare to see anyone sitting alone at lunch." "There are your typical cliques," and "everyone sort of has their own little group." "Extracurricular activities are very popular, and almost everyone is involved in at least one." "King's students are highly involved with community service activities," notes a sophomore. Many play an intercollegiate sport, too. Some students grumble that King's "could have more activities and things to do around campus." Others tell us the school is "always sponsoring some kind of event." There are "great trips at cheap prices" to New York City and the ski mountains nearby. There is "daily Mass," of course. Also, "there are always impromptu soccer and Frisbee games on campus, plus snowball fights." "The bars around campus are very popular," and "partying is a common occurrence," but events are usually "low key." The surrounding town of Wilkes-Barre "has a lot" to offer, but there's not much "within walking distance." The campus is "near a bad part of town" that is "usually not extremely welcoming."

Students Say - Student Body
King's College is "decidedly non-diverse," especially ethnically. Most students hail from "Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York." "There are a lot of commuter students" from the local area. There's a solid contingent of nontraditional students, too. You'll see some "hicks" and some "students from wealthy families" but the crowd here is "mostly middle class." Virtually everyone gets at least some financial aid. Students are "generally Catholic" and largely "career oriented." They describe themselves as "very friendly" "and easy to talk to." "Academically, about half are the overachiever-go getter type," says a senior, "and the [rest] are your average hang-out-and-maybe-get-an-education-along-the-way type." "Many of the students are athletes, but very few act like a typical jock." Most everyone is "typical looking." Think "sweatpants and a hoodie." However, you will see a smattering of "punks, goths, and theater kids" as well.

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