School Overview

Long history: Founded in 1946 by members of the Holy Cross of the University of Notre Dame, it is closely connected with the University of Notre Dame and shares resources such as teachers and curriculum projects. Its dean is also a member of the Board of Directors and the Board of Fellows of the University of Notre Dame.

Religious background: It is a Catholic liberal arts college that teaches liberal arts education in the Catholic tradition. Campus life and educational philosophy are influenced by religion.

Excellent geographical location: Located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, it has a beautiful natural environment and is close to major cities such as New York, Philadelphia, and Washington. It has convenient transportation and is convenient for students to obtain abundant internship and employment opportunities.

Academic strength

Rich majors: It offers more than 60 undergraduate majors and 9 graduate majors, covering business, engineering, humanities and social sciences, education, science and related health projects.

Teaching mode: Small class teaching is implemented, with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average class size of 18 people, so students can receive more personalized guidance.

Featured courses: such as the 3+2 Dual degree program in engineering, students can study at King's College and Notre Dame University and receive degrees from both schools.

Ranking: In the 2024 edition of "Best Colleges in America", it was ranked 91st in the North Regional University, and its business school ranked 203rd.

Campus Life

Diverse student organizations: There are more than 36 student activity organizations, clubs and societies covering academic, cultural, sports, art and other fields. Students can participate according to their interests and expand their social circles.

Rich sports activities: As a participant in NCAA Division III sports events, the college has multiple sports teams, providing students with competition opportunities in a variety of sports events, promoting students' physical and mental health and teamwork spirit.

Employment situation

High employment rate: The employment rate of graduates within 6 months after graduation is 96%, and most of them can find competitive and rewarding jobs with an average starting salary of $60,000. The net return rate of the college's degrees after 20, 30 or even 40 years ranks in the top 20%.