King's College

It is moderately difficult to get into King's College. King's College admitted 96% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 3,216 applications received in 2023, 3,087 students were offered admission.

Consult with King's College's admissions department to confirm any application fees and information.

King's College Admissions Stats at a Glance

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

King's College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.3
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	16%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Waitlist	No

King's College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for King's College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	December 1	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	December 1	–

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Considering Applying Early to King's College?

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King's College offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by December 1

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1.

Some students apply to college early to help 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 your chance of acceptance, since it shows your interest in a school.

➡️ Find 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 King's College Admissions

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Transferring to King's College

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

For Students Waitlisted to King's College

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

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

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing 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 creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at King's College

What does King's College consider 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
Class Rank	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Application Essay	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered

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

King's College Application Requirements

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

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	√	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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

Students admitted to King's College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3. King's College considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

Out of all students that were admitted, 61% submitted a class rank. At King's College 16% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 44% were in the top 25% and 71% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At King's College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	2.9%
3.75 and 3.99	25.9%
3.50 and 3.74	19%
3.25 and 3.49	14.3%
3.00 and 3.24	12.4%
2.50 and 2.9	12.9%
2.00 and 2.49	11.8%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to King's College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights 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

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

More Information on Transferring to King's College

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

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

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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King's College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to King's College?

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

Does King's College accept transfer credits?

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

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit

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

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

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

❌ No, King's College is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is King's College's acceptance rate?

✅ King's College's acceptance rate is 96%.

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

✅ King's College offers early decision but the school has not provided an acceptance rate.

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