Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Tuition & Fees

$45,479

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
630
25th
540
75th
630
25th
520
75th
25
25th
20
75th
25
25th
19
75th
26
25th
21
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undergraduateRatios

47%

male

53%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

94%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,517
Declined 281
Total Received 4,798
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Private

2,000

undergraduate students

3,207

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 5,207
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

yes
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
540
75th
630
25th
520
75th
25
25th
20
75th
25
25th
19
75th
26
25th
21

Admissions Facts

Application fee $40
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) May 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

94%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,517
Declined 281
Total Received 4,798

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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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

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

97%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$25,197

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $42,286
Housing $9,680
Food $6,630
Additional fees $3,193
Books & supplies $400
Total $62,189
Average Financial Aid - $25,197
Total with Avg. Aid $36,992

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 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
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Creative Writing yes
Criminology 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 Education and Teaching yes
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship 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
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Neuroscience yes
Online Educator/Online Teaching yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General 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
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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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business
  2. Nursing
  3. Engineering

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

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

5,207

total students

75%

in-state

25%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

38%

2,000
students

Female
53%
1,065

Male
47%
935

62%

3,207
students

Female
79%
2,531

Male
21%
676

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

90%

1,807
students

Female
53%
952

Male
47%
855

10%

193
students

Female
59%
113

Male
41%
80

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Student Break-down

6%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Hispanic/Latino
71%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: in August

Spring: in December

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 16
Countries most often represented Greece
India
Kuwait
Panama
Saudi Arabia
Spain
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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