The King's College Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into The King's College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
40.9%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Difficult | |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
How hard is it to get into The King's College and can I get accepted? The school has a 41% acceptance rate ranking it #27 in New York for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 858 out of 2,098 applicants were admitted making The King's College a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has difficult requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 25 percent. The King's College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1210-1360Applicants Submitting SAT
52%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 640 |
| SAT Math 25th | 570 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1210 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 710 |
| SAT Math 75th | 650 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1360 |
| Average SAT Score | 1290 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to The King's College?
The King's College typically requires applicants to be in the top 23 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1210 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1130. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1290 out of 1600. The school ranks #28 in New York for highest average SAT composite score. 52 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1360 and Above | Good | >54% |
| 1285 to 1360 | Avg + | 41%-54% |
| 1210 to 1285 | Avg - | 29%-41% |
| 1135 to 1210 | Reach | 19%-29% |
| Less than 1135 | Low | <19% |
The King's College ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
24-29Applicants Submitting ACT
56%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 25 |
| ACT Math 25th | 21 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 24 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 31 |
| ACT Math 75th | 27 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 29 |
| Average ACT Score | 26 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into The King's College?
Admission data indicates that The King's College regularly accepts students with ACT's of 24 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 27 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 22 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 26 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 29 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #30 in New York for highest average ACT composite score. 56 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to The King's College.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 29 and Above | Good | >57% |
| 26 to 29 | Avg + | 41%-57% |
| 24 to 26 | Avg - | 31%-41% |
| 22 to 24 | Reach | 23%-31% |
| Less than 22 | Low | <23% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.63*Typical High School Grades
B+You will need very good grades in high school to get into The King's College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at The King's College was 3.63 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #15 in New York for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to The King's College will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,350 | 748 | 2,098 |
| Accepted | 576 | 282 | 858 |
| Acceptance Rate | 43% | 38% | 41% |
| Enrolled | 97 | 52 | 149 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 17% | 18% | 17% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Aug 15, 2020Days left to Apply
299Applicants have 299 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Aug 15, 2020.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to The King's College before the Aug 15 application deadline.
| SAT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Nov 2 | Nov 15 |
| Dec 7 | Dec 20 |
| Mar 14 | Mar 27 |
| May 2 | May 15 |
| Jun 6 | Jul 15 |
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Oct 26 | Nov 14 |
| Dec 14 | Dec 24 |
| Feb 8 | Feb 19 |
| Apr 4 | Apr 14 |
| Jun 13 | Jun 23 |
| Jul 18 | Jul 28 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to The King's College and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=454184 IPEDS survey data for The King's College.
