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King's College

  • LocationWilkes-Barre, PA
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,932 students
  • SponsorCongregation of Holy Cross
  • TraditionHoly Cross
Official website

King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, is a Catholic institution animated and guided by the Congregation of Holy Cross, which founded it. Its Chapel of Christ the King holds Mass each weekday at 12:05 p.m. and on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m., with weekly confession and Monday evening adoration. The core requires two theology courses and two philosophy courses, and the college offers theology majors and minors.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 4

  • Monday–Friday12:05 PMChapel of Christ the King · Academic year when classes are in session.
  • Sunday10:30 AMChapel of Christ the King · Academic year.
  • Sunday8:00 PMChapel of Christ the King · Academic year.
  • Wednesday9:00 PM12th Floor Chapel, Holy Cross Hall

Confession 2

  • Monday6:30 PMChapel of Christ the King · 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. when classes are in session.
  • Thursday11:00 AMChapel of Christ the King · 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. when classes are in session.

Adoration 1

  • Monday6:30 PMChapel of Christ the King · 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Chapel Livestream | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/campus-ministry/chapel-livestream.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Daily Mass: Monday - Friday, 12:05 p.m.”
    The chapel livestream page lists Monday to Friday Mass at 12:05 p.m.
    “Sunday Mass: 10:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.”
    The chapel livestream page lists two Sunday Masses.
    “Sunday Mass: 10:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.”
    The chapel livestream page lists two Sunday Masses.
  2. Liturgy and Worship | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/campus-ministry/liturgy.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass is celebrated on the 12th Floor Chapel at 9 p.m. on Wednesday.”
    A Mass is celebrated Wednesdays at 9 p.m. in the Holy Cross Hall chapel.
    “This sacrament is celebrated on Mondays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. when classes are in session.”
    Confession is offered Mondays 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Thursdays 11:00-11:45 a.m. when classes are in session.
    “This sacrament is celebrated on Mondays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. when classes are in session.”
    Confession is offered Mondays 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Thursdays 11:00-11:45 a.m. when classes are in session.
    “invited to celebrate Eucharistic Adoration Monday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Christ the King”
    Eucharistic adoration is offered Monday evenings, 6:30-7:30 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the King.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of King's College, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSt. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church: 0.8 mi1Our Lady of Hope: 0.8 mi2Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church: 0.9 mi3St. Andre Bessette: 1.1 mi4St. Anthony's Marionite Catholic Church: 1.2 mi5The Church of Saint Ignatius Loyola: 1.3 mi6Chapel of Christ the King (Campus Ministry): 0.2 miKing's College (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 226 South Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre
  2. Our Lady of Hope — 0.8 mi · 40 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre
  3. Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 635 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre
  4. St. Andre Bessette — 1.1 mi · 668 North Main Street, Wilkes-Barre
  5. St. Anthony's Marionite Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 311 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre
  6. The Church of Saint Ignatius Loyola — 1.3 mi · 339 North Maple Avenue, Kingston

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

82 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Monday through Friday at 12:05 p.m. at the Chapel of Christ the King. The 12:05 p.m. weekday Mass appears on both the liturgy page and the livestream page.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Liturgy and Worship | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/campus-ministry/liturgy.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each weekday, Monday through Friday, at 12:05 p.m., members of the King's community, friends of the College, and the general public gather to celebrate the Eucharist.”
      Weekday Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 12:05 p.m.
    2. Chapel Livestream | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/campus-ministry/chapel-livestream.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Mass: Monday - Friday, 12:05 p.m.”
      The chapel livestream page lists Monday to Friday Mass at 12:05 p.m.
    3. Student Handbook 2026-27 | King's Collegekings.edu/pdf/student-handbook-2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Weekday masses are celebrated in the Chapel of Christ the King and at Holy Cross Hall.”
      The handbook states weekday Masses are celebrated at the Chapel of Christ the King and Holy Cross Hall.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Two or more weekend Masses (Two Sunday Masses (10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Chapel Livestream | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/campus-ministry/chapel-livestream.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass: 10:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.”
      The chapel livestream page lists two Sunday Masses.
    2. Liturgy and Worship | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/campus-ministry/liturgy.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The community gathers each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. at the Chapel of Christ the King to celebrate the Eucharist.”
      Sunday Mass is at 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. at the Chapel of Christ the King.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Scheduled confession on campusOne or two scheduled times per week (Two scheduled times a week: Monday 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Thursday 11:00-11:45 a.m. The livestream page lists only Thursday; the liturgy page lists both, and it is the fuller page. Times are for the academic year.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Liturgy and Worship | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/campus-ministry/liturgy.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This sacrament is celebrated on Mondays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. when classes are in session.”
      Confession is offered Mondays 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Thursdays 11:00-11:45 a.m. when classes are in session.
    2. Student Handbook 2026-27 | King's Collegekings.edu/pdf/student-handbook-2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available at scheduled times each week or anytime by appointment.”
      The handbook states Reconciliation is offered at scheduled weekly times or by appointment.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adorationWeekly scheduled adoration (Scheduled Eucharistic adoration every Monday evening, 6:30-7:30 p.m.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy and Worship | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/campus-ministry/liturgy.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “invited to celebrate Eucharistic Adoration Monday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Christ the King”
      Eucharistic adoration is offered Monday evenings, 6:30-7:30 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the King.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (A named Holy Cross priest is Director and College Chaplain, and Holy Cross priests living on campus preside at weekday Masses.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/campus-ministry/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Director of Campus Ministry College Chaplain”
      Father Brogan Ryan, C.S.C., is Director of Campus Ministry and College Chaplain.
    2. Liturgy and Worship | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/campus-ministry/liturgy.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Holy Cross priests who live on campus preside at the weekday Masses.”
      Holy Cross priests who live on campus preside at weekday Masses.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes (The chapel is open to members of the community during services and business hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy and Worship | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/campus-ministry/liturgy.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Chapel is open to members of the King's Community during services and business hours”
      The Chapel of Christ the King is open to members of the community during services and business hours.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (11 weekly times documented: 8 Mass, 2 confession, 1 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
ATheology and core curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

86 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (Two theology courses are required by the Wisdom, Faith and the Good Life group: Theology and Wisdom and Theology and the Good Life. The course descriptions are on the core structure and courses pages.)
    Sources (2)
    1. CORE Structure | King's Collegekings.edu/academics/essentials/core/structure.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Wisdom, Faith and the Good Life (4 courses, 12 credits)”
      The core includes a 12-credit Wisdom, Faith and the Good Life group of four courses.
    2. CORE Courses and Contacts | King's Collegekings.edu/academics/essentials/core/courses-contacts.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “To complete the requirement for this group, students take one course from each of the following four categories.”
      Students take one course from each of four categories: two philosophy and two theology.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)At least one required course is explicitly Catholic theology (The required Theology and Wisdom course is described as exploring the living traditions of the Catholic and broader Christian community. The category is a requirement for all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. CORE Courses and Contacts | King's Collegekings.edu/academics/essentials/core/courses-contacts.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “exploring the living traditions of the Catholic and broader Christian community”
      The Theology and Wisdom course category explores the living traditions of the Catholic and broader Christian community.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (Two philosophy courses are required by the same core group: Introduction to Philosophy and Philosophical Investigations.)
    Sources (2)
    1. CORE Structure | King's Collegekings.edu/academics/essentials/core/structure.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Wisdom, Faith and the Good Life (4 courses, 12 credits)”
      The core includes a 12-credit Wisdom, Faith and the Good Life group of four courses.
    2. CORE Courses and Contacts | King's Collegekings.edu/academics/essentials/core/courses-contacts.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “To complete the requirement for this group, students take one course from each of the following four categories.”
      Students take one course from each of four categories: two philosophy and two theology.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionYes, stated in the catalog or core description (The strategic plan calls for the core to be taught in the Catholic Intellectual and Social Justice traditions. The page describes the core's aims.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Identity and Mission Committee | King's Collegekings.edu/aboutkings/traditions-mission/catholic_identity/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Promote our Core Curriculum as the centerpiece of a liberal arts education in the Catholic Intellectual and Social Justice traditions”
      The strategic plan calls for the core to be taught in the Catholic Intellectual and Social Justice traditions.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes (Theology majors and minors are offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology Degree | King's Collegekings.edu/programs/undergraduate/theology.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students pursuing majors or minors in theology at King’s College enjoy a broad offering of courses in theological reflection”
      King's offers theology majors and minors.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsYes (The Catholic Identity and Mission Committee's charge includes reviewing implementation of Ex Corde Ecclesiae.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Identity and Mission Committee | King's Collegekings.edu/aboutkings/traditions-mission/catholic_identity/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The committee reviews the college’s implementation of matters related to Ex Corde Ecclessiae”
      The committee's purview includes reviewing implementation of Ex Corde Ecclesiae.
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture and residence life

85 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Two to four (Four professional ministry staff: Father Ryan, Father Murphy, Kim Berning, and Robert Yenkowski (music minister). The administrative secretary and Shoval Center staff are excluded.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/campus-ministry/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Director of Campus Ministry College Chaplain”
      Father Brogan Ryan, C.S.C., is Director of Campus Ministry and College Chaplain.
      “Campus Minister for Faculty and Staff”
      Father Frank Murphy, C.S.C., is a campus minister for faculty and staff.
      “Kim Berning Campus Minister and Notre Dame Echo Apprentice”
      Kim Berning is a campus minister.
      “Robert Yenkowski Music Minister, Director of Cantores Christi Regis”
      Robert Yenkowski is music minister and director of Cantores Christi Regis.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (Multiple retreats are offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Groups and Pastoral Support | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/campus-ministry/student-groups-pastoral-support.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Ministry facilitates multiple single day and overnight retreats throughout the academic year”
      Campus Ministry runs multiple single-day and overnight retreats each academic year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (At least four Catholic or faith student groups are listed: the Knights of Columbus council, Sisters-in-Faith, KingsMen, and Champions for Christ.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Groups and Pastoral Support | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/campus-ministry/student-groups-pastoral-support.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sisters-in-Faith and KingsMen provide opportunities for our female and male students”
      Sisters-in-Faith and KingsMen are student faith groups supported by campus ministry.
      “The Saint Andre Council (#5966) is King's College Chapter of the Knights of Columbus.”
      The Saint Andre Council of the Knights of Columbus is the college chapter.
      “Student-athletes at King's College are invited to pray for each other and grow in virtue through Champions for Christ.”
      Champions for Christ is a faith group for student-athletes with weekly meetings.
    2. Clubs & Organizations | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/campus-activities/clubs_and_organizations/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Knights of Columbus Sigma Kappa Tau (EKT) Sisters in Faith”
      The official clubs directory lists the Knights of Columbus and Sisters in Faith.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex residence halls available (Esseff Hall is all-female and Holy Cross Hall is all-male. The other halls are co-ed or apartments.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Esseff Hall | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/housing/on_campus/esseff_hall.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Esseff Hall is the all-female residence hall at King's.”
      Esseff Hall is an all-female residence hall.
    2. Holy Cross Hall | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/housing/on_campus/Holy_Cross_Hall.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Holy Cross is the all-male residence hall at King's.”
      Holy Cross Hall is an all-male residence hall.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsOvernight guests of the opposite sex not permitted (Overnight guests are permitted only of the same sex and must be registered; guest visitation ends at midnight Sunday through Thursday.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | King's Collegekings.edu/pdf/student-handbook-2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Overnight Guests of the Same Sex in the Residence Halls”
      The handbook provides for overnight guests of the same sex in residence halls.
      “When an overnight guest of the same sex is staying with a resident, the resident must fill out the Overnight Guest Pass form”
      Overnight guests must be the same sex and require a registration form.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Yes (A Mass is celebrated in the Holy Cross Hall chapel on Wednesdays at 9 p.m., and the chapel is in a residence hall.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy and Worship | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/campus-ministry/liturgy.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is celebrated on the 12th Floor Chapel at 9 p.m. on Wednesday.”
      A Mass is celebrated Wednesdays at 9 p.m. in the Holy Cross Hall chapel.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (The Catholic Identity and Mission Committee advises the President and the Chief Mission Officer on Catholic identity and mission.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Identity and Mission Committee | King's Collegekings.edu/aboutkings/traditions-mission/catholic_identity/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “assists the President, the Chief Mission Officer, in attending to issues related to the Catholic identity and mission of King’s College”
      A Catholic Identity and Mission Committee assists the President and the Chief Mission Officer on Catholic identity and mission.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

85 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (The Shoval Center for Community Engagement is a staffed service and volunteer office.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Shoval Center | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/shoval-center/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Shoval Center oversees not only this service learning programming but also volunteer opportunities”
      The Shoval Center oversees service-learning, volunteer, and SERVE programs.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (More than 45 service-learning classes are offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Shoval Center | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/shoval-center/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The College currently offers more than 45 service learning classes that integrate academic learning with hands-on community service.”
      The college offers more than 45 service-learning classes.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Hunger for Justice Week and social justice programming, plus SERVE alternative-break trips.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Shoval Center | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/shoval-center/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “responsible for the Shoval Center's social justice programming including Hunger for Justice Week in November.”
      The Shoval Center runs social justice programming including Hunger for Justice Week.
    2. SERVE Program | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/shoval-center/serve-program.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students Engaged in Reflective Volunteer Experiences (SERVE) is King's extremely rewarding and popular alternative-break program.”
      SERVE is an alternative-break program with trips during fall, winter, and spring breaks.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (Service is framed by the college's Catholic mission statement, which ties service to education for justice. The Shoval Center's programs are part of the Catholic mission framing.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mission and Traditions | King's Collegekings.edu/aboutkings/traditions-mission/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “While promoting service to the poor and marginalized, King's educates for justice as a means to peace”
      The mission framework ties service to the poor and education for justice.
    2. Liturgy and Worship | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/campus-ministry/liturgy.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each weekday, Monday through Friday, at 12:05 p.m., members of the King's community, friends of the College, and the general public gather to celebrate the Eucharist.”
      Weekday Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 12:05 p.m.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is celebrated on campus every weekday at 12:05 p.m. and on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.
    Sources (2)
    1. Liturgy and Worship | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/campus-ministry/liturgy.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each weekday, Monday through Friday, at 12:05 p.m., members of the King's community, friends of the College, and the general public gather to celebrate the Eucharist.”
      Weekday Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 12:05 p.m.
    2. Chapel Livestream | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/campus-ministry/chapel-livestream.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass: 10:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.”
      The chapel livestream page lists two Sunday Masses.
  • Holy Cross priests who live on campus serve as chaplain and preside at weekday Masses.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/campus-ministry/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Director of Campus Ministry College Chaplain”
      Father Brogan Ryan, C.S.C., is Director of Campus Ministry and College Chaplain.
    2. Liturgy and Worship | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/campus-ministry/liturgy.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Holy Cross priests who live on campus preside at the weekday Masses.”
      Holy Cross priests who live on campus preside at weekday Masses.
  • The core requires two theology and two philosophy courses, and a Catholic Identity and Mission Committee reviews implementation of Ex Corde Ecclesiae.
    Sources (2)
    1. CORE Courses and Contacts | King's Collegekings.edu/academics/essentials/core/courses-contacts.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “To complete the requirement for this group, students take one course from each of the following four categories.”
      Students take one course from each of four categories: two philosophy and two theology.
    2. Catholic Identity and Mission Committee | King's Collegekings.edu/aboutkings/traditions-mission/catholic_identity/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The committee reviews the college’s implementation of matters related to Ex Corde Ecclessiae”
      The committee's purview includes reviewing implementation of Ex Corde Ecclesiae.
  • The Shoval Center offers more than 45 service-learning classes and SERVE alternative-break trips.
    Sources (2)
    1. Shoval Center | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/shoval-center/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The College currently offers more than 45 service learning classes that integrate academic learning with hands-on community service.”
      The college offers more than 45 service-learning classes.
    2. SERVE Program | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/shoval-center/serve-program.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students Engaged in Reflective Volunteer Experiences (SERVE) is King's extremely rewarding and popular alternative-break program.”
      SERVE is an alternative-break program with trips during fall, winter, and spring breaks.

Concerns

  • Overnight guests in residence halls are limited to the same sex, with a registration requirement.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-27 | King's Collegekings.edu/pdf/student-handbook-2026-27.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Overnight Guests of the Same Sex in the Residence Halls”
      The handbook provides for overnight guests of the same sex in residence halls.
      “When an overnight guest of the same sex is staying with a resident, the resident must fill out the Overnight Guest Pass form”
      Overnight guests must be the same sex and require a registration form.
  • The core's justice content is described in general terms.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Identity and Mission Committee | King's Collegekings.edu/aboutkings/traditions-mission/catholic_identity/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Promote our Core Curriculum as the centerpiece of a liberal arts education in the Catholic Intellectual and Social Justice traditions”
      The strategic plan calls for the core to be taught in the Catholic Intellectual and Social Justice traditions.

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Campus ministry home

Chapel of Christ the King (Campus Ministry)

  • Address: 29 W. North Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: kings.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, kings.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 6 location not published

Service 2

  • SERVE alternative-break tripsOff campus
    Fall, winter, and spring breaks
    Alternative-break service trips run through the Shoval Center.
    kings.edu
  • Hunger for Justice Week
    November
    Social justice programming run by the Shoval Center.
    kings.edu

Faith formation 1

  • Champions for Christ
    Weekly meetings
    Faith group for student-athletes.
    kings.edu

Clubs and groups 2

  • Knights of Columbus, Saint Andre Council #5966
    College chapter of the Knights of Columbus.
    kings.edu, kings.edu
  • Sisters-in-Faith and KingsMen
    Student-led groups for female and male students to discuss faith and life, supported by campus ministry.
    kings.edu

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Taizé Prayer, Rosary, Bible Study, Stations of the Cross
    Regular prayer opportunities listed by campus ministry.
    kings.edu

Retreats 1

  • Student retreats (single-day and overnight)
    Student-led retreats run by campus ministry throughout the academic year.
    kings.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. Campus Ministry | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/campus-ministry/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Rooted in the College's Catholic identity and the tradition of the Congregation of Holy Cross”
    Campus ministry is rooted in the college's Catholic identity and the Holy Cross tradition.
    “Director of Campus Ministry College Chaplain”
    Father Brogan Ryan, C.S.C., is Director of Campus Ministry and College Chaplain.
    “Rooted in the College's Catholic identity and the tradition of the Congregation of Holy Cross”
    Campus ministry is rooted in the college's Catholic identity and the Holy Cross tradition.
  2. Shoval Center | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/shoval-center/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Shoval Center oversees not only this service learning programming but also volunteer opportunities”
    The Shoval Center oversees service-learning, volunteer, and SERVE programs.
  3. Catholic Identity and Mission Committee | King's Collegekings.edu/aboutkings/traditions-mission/catholic_identity/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “assists the President, the Chief Mission Officer, in attending to issues related to the Catholic identity and mission of King’s College”
    A Catholic Identity and Mission Committee assists the President and the Chief Mission Officer on Catholic identity and mission.
  4. Chapel Livestream | King's Collegekings.edu/life_at_kings/campus-ministry/chapel-livestream.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “29 W. North Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711”
    The Chapel of Christ the King address is 29 W. North Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
67 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.60%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.76%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,170
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.13 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$12,208

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
1,590
Total students1,932
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$23,093
Cost of attendance (per year)$57,973
Median federal debt at graduation$27,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
60%
First-year retention76%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$59,498
Admission rate93%
Students receiving Pell grants30%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1170
SAT reading & writing540–650
SAT math530–620
ACT composite—
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 48 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Scranton

The Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: dioceseofscranton.org, dioceseofscranton.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 213321
  • Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
  • Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask

Is King's College a Catholic college?
Yes. King's College is a Catholic college in the Diocese of Scranton. Its sponsor is Congregation of Holy Cross.
What is King's College’s Compass Score?
80 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at King's College?
Mass is listed at Chapel of Christ the King, 12th Floor Chapel and Holy Cross Hall. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is King's College Compass Recommended?
Yes. King's College meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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