Campus Overview

Here's a summary for King's College in Wilkes-Barre, PA:


King's College is a private Catholic liberal arts college with a close-knit, intimate academic environment. With approximately 2,000 undergraduate students, it offers a small college experience focused on personalized education and community.

Location & Setting Located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, the campus sits in a suburban setting within the northeastern Pennsylvania metropolitan area. The college is situated in a mid-sized city with easy access to both urban amenities and natural landscapes.

Campus Life As a small college, King's provides a tight-knit residential experience with most students living on or near campus. The school offers traditional residence halls and a strong sense of community. While not heavily Greek-life oriented, the campus features numerous student organizations and active campus programming.

Student Body The student population is predominantly from Pennsylvania and surrounding northeastern states, with a mix of first-generation college students and local regional families. The college attracts academically motivated students interested in professional preparation and service-oriented careers.

Academics King's is particularly known for strong pre-professional programs, especially in healthcare, business, and education. The college emphasizes small class sizes, personalized attention, and a rigorous liberal arts curriculum with a Catholic intellectual tradition.

Athletics & Sports Competing in NCAA Division III, King's has a competitive athletic program with strong participation across multiple sports. While not a major Division I athletic powerhouse, the college offers robust opportunities for student-athletes, with particular strengths in basketball, soccer, and volleyball.

Lifestyle & Weather Northeastern Pennsylvania experiences four distinct seasons, with cold winters and moderate summers. A car is recommended but not absolutely necessary, as the campus is walkable and public transportation is available. Nearby outdoor recreational opportunities include hiking, skiing, and access to the Pocono Mountains.

Field Hockey (2025)

Level
D3 Unranked
Conference
Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom

School

Type
Private (Roman Catholic)
Classification
Master's: Medium Programs
Common Majors:
Business (29%)
Accounting and Related Services (31%)
Business Administration, Management and Operations (24%)
• Marketing (20%)
• Finance and Financial Management Services (11%)
• International Business (6%)
• Human Resources Management and Services (5%)
• Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations (3%)
Health Professions (21%)
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other (78%)
• Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (17%)
• Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (4%)
Biology (8%)
Homeland Security (8%)
Recreation (5%)

Student Body

Total
1,861
Undergrad
82%
Demographics
47% women
Student:Faculty
11:1

Programs of Interest

Environmental Science (1.2%)
Psychology (4.0%)
Biology (8.2%)
Sports Med / Kinesiology (25.7%)
French (1.0%)

Academics

Admission Rate
93%
SAT Median
1,150
SAT Range
1,060-1,240
ACT Median
22
Retention
77%
Graduation
60%

Costs

In-State
$42,600
Out-of-State
$42,600
Room & Board
$15,086
Avg Net Price
$23,281
Net price = average after financial aid

Weather

Winter
Moderate
HighLow
January36°20°
April61°39°
July85°63°
October63°43°
Oct/Apr = field hockey season

Location

Setting
City (City: Small)
Nearest City
New York, NY
Distance
105 miles

Coaching Staff

Name Position Contact Bio
Kirby Szalkowski Head Field Hockey Coach kirbyszalkowski@kings.edu View Bio
Martha Kerrick Assistant Field Hockey Coach marthakerrick@kings.edu View Bio
Megan Withrow Assistant Field Hockey Coach / Goalies MeganWithrow@kings.edu View Bio
Caitlin Wood Assistant Field Hockey Coach caitlinwood@kings.edu View Bio
Alexandra Fumanti Assistant Field Hockey Coach View Bio

Roster Breakdown

15 players

Geographic Recruiting

In-State: 73% (11 players)
US Out-of-State: 27% (4 players)
Pennsylvania: 73% (11 players)
New Jersey: 20% (3 players)

Position Breakdown

Forward: 6 (40.0%)
Midfielder: 2 (13.3%)
Midfielder/Defender: 2 (13.3%)
Defender: 2 (13.3%)
Goalkeeper: 3 (20.0%)

Class Year Distribution

Sophomore: 3 (20.0%)
Junior: 9 (60.0%)
Senior: 2 (13.3%)
5th Year/Grad: 1 (6.7%)

Full Roster (15 players)

# Name Position Year Height Hometown High School
1 Melanie Tlatenchi F Jr. 5-3 Wilkes-Barre, PA Wilkes-Barre Area
2 Allie Chocallo D Jr. 5-7 Wilkes-Barre, PA Wilkes-Barre Area
4 Megan Harry M Jr. 5-8 Sweet Valley, PA Northwest Area
5 Ella Hughes F So. 5-1 Manalapan, NJ Manalapan
8 Reagan Joiner M/D Jr. 5-4 Cream Ridge, NJ New Egypt
11 Shaylee Heffron F Jr. 5-5 Plymouth, PA Greater Nanticoke Area
12 Abbey Grulke F So. 5-4 Downingtown, PA Downingtown West
14 Davina Krappa M Jr. 5-3 Duryea, PA Pittston Area
16 Sophia Pettinelli F So. 5-6 Easton, PA Easton Area
23 Hannah Chocallo M/D Gr. 6-0 Wilkes-Barre, PA Coughlin
24 Katey Shoemaker D Sr. 5-5 Coopersburg, PA Palisades
29 Rowan Murray F Sr. 5-9 Honesdale, PA Honesdale
33 Emily Bollinger GK Jr. 5-8 Palmerton, PA Palmerton Area
34 Alyssa Reeber GK Jr. 5-4 Denville, NJ Parsippany Hills
35 Elizabeth Samuel GK Jr. 5-5 Yonkers, NY Yonkers