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Wilkes University

Wilkes University is a medium, private institution located in Wilkes-Barre, pa. Founded in 1933, Wilkes University offers undergraduate degrees in 71 majors.

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4 Year, Private

Division 3

1,956 undergraduates

$42,286 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Wilkes University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 91.5%

SAT score average 1134

ACT score average 22

Average high school GPA 3.50

Application fee $40

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Key deadlines

December

353 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Wilkes University is known for one of its top majors: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

13 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching

Health and Medical Professions

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Other

Business and Management

Engineering and Technology

Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Educational/Instructional Media Design

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

Educational Administration and Supervision

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $42,286

Additional expenses

Room & board $16,006

Books & supplies $400

Other expenses $3,193

Cost of attendance* $61,885

Average financial aid package $34,938

Estimated cost $26,947 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $42,286

Additional expenses

Room & board $16,006

Books & supplies $400

Other expenses $3,193

Cost of attendance* $61,885

Average financial aid package $34,938

Estimated cost $26,947 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Wilkes University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,956, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

5,198

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

70%

African American %

12%

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Wilkes University, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766

8009455378

https://www.wilkes.edu/

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Wilkes University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Wilkes University?

Wilkes University is located in Wilkes-Barre, pa.

What is the acceptance rate at Wilkes University?

The acceptance rate for Wilkes University is 91%.

What’s the average GPA for Wilkes University?

The average high school GPA for Wilkes University students was 3.50.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Wilkes University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Wilkes University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $247,540.

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