King's College

Introduction

King's College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England. Formally named The King's College of Our Lady and Saint Nicholas in Cambridge, the college lies besides the River Cam and faces out onto King's Parade in the centre of the city.

King's was founded in 1441 by Henry VI, soon after he had founded its sister college in Eton. However, the King's plans for the college were disrupted by the Wars of the Roses and resultant scarcity of funds, and his eventual deposition. Little progress was made on the project until in 1508 Henry VII began to take an interest in the college, most likely as a political move to legitimise his new position. The building of the college's chapel, begun in 1446, was finally finished in 1544 during the reign of Henry VIII.

King's College Chapel is regarded as one of the greatest examples of late Gothic English architecture. It has the world's largest fan-vault, and the chapel's stained-glass windows and wooden chancel screen are considered some of the finest from their era. The building is seen as emblematic of Cambridge.[2] The chapel's choir, composed of male students at King's and choristers from the nearby King's College School, is one of the most accomplished and renowned in the world. Every year on Christmas Eve the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols (a service devised specifically for King's by college dean Eric Milner-White) is broadcast from the chapel to millions of listeners worldwide

Applying

When applying to King's College, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling, and the early action deadline is December 15. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due March 1. The application fee at King's College is $30. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 67.3 percent.

School mission and unique qualities :

King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., was founded in 1946 by the Congregation of Holy Cross from the University of Notre Dame. The College has been recognized on a national scale by several publications, including Forbes magazine, for providing its graduates excellent return on their tuition investment, the social mobility of its graduates, and its institutional commitment to public service. A small, student-centered community, King's is known for its family atmosphere and for instilling in its students self-confidence that leads to personal success. Students are encouraged to expand their horizons in a safe, supportive environment.

Academic profile

King's offers all undergraduate courses available at the University, except for education, Land Economy and veterinary medicine, although Directors of Studies for Anglo-Saxon Norse & Celtic and Management Studies visit from other colleges. With more than 100 fellows and some 420 undergraduate students, King's has one of the highest ratios of fellows to students of all the Cambridge Colleges.

Since its foundation, the college has housed a library, providing books for all students, covering all the subjects offered by King's. Around 130,000 books are held: some available for teaching and for reference, others being rare books and manuscripts. The library operates a user-oriented purchasing policy: students and Directors of Studies recommend new purchases in their subject.  There is both Wi-Fi and Ethernet internet access throughout the library as well as a library computer room.  Special collections include a separate Music Library, the Keynes Library, a Global Warming collection, and an Audio Visual Library.

Academic Life

The student-faculty ratio at King's College is 12:1, and the school has 64.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at King's College include: Elementary Education and Teaching; Criminal Justice/Safety Studies; Accounting; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; and Business/Commerce, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 77 percent.

Academic profile

The unofficial Tompkins Table comparing academic performance ranked King's thirteenth out of a total of twenty-nine rated colleges at the University of Cambridge in 2012. In terms of first-class degrees, King's ranked 7th in the university with 27.5% of final year students achieving a first.

King's offers all undergraduate courses available at the University, except for education, Land Economy and veterinary medicine, although Directors of Studies for Anglo-Saxon Norse & Celtic and Management Studies visit from other colleges. With more than 100 fellows and some 420 undergraduate students, King's has one of the highest ratios of fellows to students of all the Cambridge Colleges.

Since its foundation, the college has housed a library, providing books for all students, covering all the subjects offered by King's. Around 130,000 books are held: some available for teaching and for reference, others being rare books and manuscripts. The library operates a user-oriented purchasing policy: students and Directors of Studies recommend new purchases in their subject. There is both Wi-Fi and Ethernet internet access throughout the library as well as a library computer room. Special collections include a separate Music Library, the Keynes Library, a Global Warming collection, and an Audio Visual Library.

Student Life

King's College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,002, with a gender distribution of 52 percent male students and 48 percent female students. At this school, 51 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 49 percent of students live off campus. King's College is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.

Sports

King's has a number of competitive sports teams including, men's and women's football and athletics. King's College Boat Club has the largest active membership of any club in King's, and has had some success on the river, particularly in recent years. In 2013 the first men's boat qualified to race in the Temple Challenge Cup at the Henley Royal Regatta. Another major club is the King's Mountaineering and Kayaking Association, which has a fleet of kayaks for use on the River Cam (which runs through the College) and regularly runs climbing, walking and kayaking trips for students of the college during university vacations.

Summary

King's College is a private institution that was founded in 1946. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,002, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 33 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. King's College's ranking in the 2016 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), 53. Its tuition and fees are $33,090 (2015-16).