Wilkes University
84 West South Street
Wilkes-Barre PA 18766
(570) 408-5000
General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Small
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
5,901 (2,309 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
44% / 56%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
35% / 65%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
35% / 65%
- In-State / Out-of-State
74% / 26%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$26,010
- Room & Board$11,100
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
78%
- Average Financial Aid Package$20,731
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$31,935
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants2,668
- Students Admitted
2,102
(79%)
- Students Enrolled623
(23%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS Class25%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
460-560
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
470-600
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
440-560
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
N/A
See More About Admissions »
Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biochemistry
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Information Science/Studies
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Education
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Biology Teacher Education
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Education, Other
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Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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History Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
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Engineering
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Engineering/Industrial Management
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English language and literature/letters
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Creative Writing
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English Language and Literature, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
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Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
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History
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History, General
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Social sciences
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Economics, General
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music Performance, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants2,668
- Students Admitted
2,102
(79%)
- Students Enrolled623
(23%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS Class25%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class53%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class86%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
460-560
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
470-600
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
440-560
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
N/A
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$45
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankRequired
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Neither required nor recommended
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$26,010
- Room & Board$11,100
- Books & Supplies$1,100
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid78%
- Average Financial Aid Package$20,731
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$31,935
- Federal Grants31%$3,803
- Pell Grants30%$2,790
- Other Federal Grants30%$1,234
- State & Local Grants43%$3,894
- Institutional Grants95%$11,378
- Federal Loans80%$4,236
- Non-Federal Loans17%$10,237
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