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Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Tuition & Fees

$46,689

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
630
25th
530
75th
620
25th
490
75th
31
25th
20
75th
29
25th
21
75th
29
25th
22
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undergraduateRatios

48%

male

52%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

90%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,943
Declined 717
Total Received 7,660
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Enrollment

2,076

undergraduate students

3,305

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1933, Wilkes University is a private four-year comprehensive university that is known for its strong programs in business, health care, and the liberal arts. It is located on a 25-acre campus in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania—20 miles from Scranton.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 5,381
Established in 1933
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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25-acre campus in Wilkes-Barre (population: 40,806), 120 miles from both New York City and Philadelphia. Served by air and bus. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Wilkes University
84 West South Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA
18766

Campus Life

no
Housing available
43%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
70%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
20%
Top 1/4
47%
Top 1/2
83%
Bottom 1/2
17%
Bottom 1/4
3%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
630
25th
530
75th
620
25th
490
75th
31
25th
20
75th
29
25th
21
75th
29
25th
22

Admissions Facts

Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) May 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

90%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,943
Declined 717
Total Received 7,660

Admissions Factors

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$27,309

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $43,496
Housing $9,776
Food $6,390
Additional fees $3,193
Books & supplies $400
Total $63,255
Average Financial Aid - $27,309
Total with Avg. Aid $35,946

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,951,176
State $2,638,099
Institutional $33,589,008
Other external $577,782
Total $40,756,065

Non-need-based

Federal $24,816
State $4,122
Institutional $4,406,467
Other external $190,607
Total $4,626,012
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 WilkesU
F: 570 408-4004
financialaid@wilkes.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Ice hockey yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes yes
Wrestling yes

Club Sports - Men's

badminton, climbing, cricket, running, skiing, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

badminton, cheerleading, climbing, cricket, dance, running, skiing, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, billiards, bowling, flag football, indoor soccer, softball, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Freedom Conference, Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Biochemistry yes
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Civil Engineering, General yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Creative Writing yes
Criminology yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Education, Other yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes yes
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering/Industrial Management yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies yes
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering yes
Finance, General yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
History, General yes
Hospitality Administration/Management, General yes
Information Science/Studies yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
International School Administration/Leadership yes yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Mechanical Engineering yes yes
Neuroscience yes
Online Educator/Online Teaching yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Administration yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology yes
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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • External degree program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

5,381

total students

65%

in-state

35%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

39%

2,076
students

Female
52%
1,075

Male
48%
1,001

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

91%

1,896
students

Female
51%
969

Male
49%
927

9%

180
students

Female
59%
106

Male
41%
74

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Student Break-down

8%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
11%
Hispanic/Latino
65%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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