Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA
94%
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| Accepted | 4,517 |
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| Declined | 281 |
| Total Received | 4,798 |
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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.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 5,207 |
| Established in | 1933 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Other |
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.
Wilkes University
84 West South Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA
18766
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Join CollegeXpress| Application fee | $40 |
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| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Recommended |
| Common application accepted | Yes |
| Application deadline (priority deadline) | May 1 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Required |
94%
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| Accepted | 4,517 |
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| Declined | 281 |
| Total Received | 4,798 |
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$25,197
| 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 |
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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P: 800 WilkesU
F: 570 408-4004
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| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
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