The King's College

The King's College is moderately difficult to get into. Around 42% of applicants get into The King's College each year. Out of 2,798 applications received in 2023, 1,166 students were offered admission.

If you are thinking about applying to The King's College, the application fee is $30.

The King's College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of The King's College's admissions stats.

The King's College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Mean SAT Score	1204
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	50%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	42%
Waitlist	No

The King's College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for The King's College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	–	–

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Applying Early to The King's College?

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The King's College does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

Some students apply early to boost their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of being admitted, since it is a way to show your interest in a school.

➡️ See a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on The King's College Admissions

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How Difficult Is It To Get Admitted to The King's College?

It is moderately difficult to get into The King's College. The King's College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, The King's College accepted 42% of students, approximately 1,166 from 2,798 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like The King's College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to The King's College

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to The King's College

The King's College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into The King's College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at The King's College

Wondering what factors are considered by The King's College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Interview	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Religious Affiliation/Commitment	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with The King's College for more information on admission factors.

The King's College Application Requirements

To apply to The King's College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with The King's College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into The King's College?

Students admitted to The King's College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

The King's College has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 50% of The King's College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 42% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for The King's College?

To be competitive with other The King's College applicants, you should strive to score between 1120 and 1290 (or higher!) on the SAT. At The King's College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1290 and 25% of scored lower than 1120, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a The King's College student is 1204.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of The King's College students scored 630 or higher and 75% of students scored 580 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of The King's College students scored 680 or higher, and 75% scored a 580 or higher.

To be most competitive at The King's College, you should strive to earn between 23 and 28 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28 means you fall in the 75th percentile for The King's College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28, and three out of four students scored lower than 28 on the ACT.

A 23 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for The King's College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 23.

More Information on Transferring to The King's College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to The King's College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in The King's College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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The King's College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to The King's College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to The King's College.

Does The King's College accept transfer credits?

✅ The King's College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. The King's College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Does The King's College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ The King's College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to The King's College?

❌ No, The King's College is test optional, so you can choose whether to send your test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is The King's College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for The King's College is 42%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at The King's College?

❌ The King's College does not offer early decision.

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