Wilkes University
http://www.wilkes.edu84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18766
(570) 408-5000
To continue the Wilkes tradition of liberally educating our students for lifelong learning and success in a constantly evolving and multicultural world through a commitment to individualized attention, exceptional teaching, scholarship and academic excellence, while continuing the university’s commitment to community engagement
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Private not-for-profit |
| Special Learning Opportunities | ROTC (Air Force) Teacher certification Distance learning opportunities Study abroad Weekend/evening college |
| Student Services | Remedial services Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Credit for life experiences Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctor's degree - research/scholarship Doctor's degree - professional practice |
| Campus Setting | City: Small |
| Disability Services Student | 3% or less |
| School Costs | |
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At Wilkes University, 97.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 85.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $13,635), and 71% receive loans ($6,997 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $11,100. Off campus it is around $7,250. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Wilkes University is $21,975 per year. |
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In Fall 2009, 2,778 people applied to Wilkes University. Of the applicants, 75.0% were admitted (73.0% male & 77.0% female ) and 27.0% accepted (28.0% male and 26.0% female) Of the 2,240 undergraduate students at Wilkes University, 10.0% are part-time. A majority (93.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 85.0% of the 3,999 graduate students are part-time. |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 74.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 80.0% |
| Part Time Retention Rates | 25.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 49.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 63.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 63.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Admissions Office Phone | 570-408-4400 |
| Admissions Office Email | admissions@wilkes.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | Wikes University, 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 |
| Admissions Transfer URL | http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/1011.asp |
| Admissions Website | http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/102.asp (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Fee | $40 |
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In order to be accepted to Wilkes University, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| SAT Reading (25th Percentile) | 460 |
| SAT Reading (75th Percentile) | 570 |
| SAT Math (25th Percentile) | 460 |
| SAT Math (75th Percentile) | 600 |
| SAT Writing (25th Percentile) | 450 |
| SAT Writing (75th Percentile) | 560 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 48 | ||||
| Biochemistry | 5 | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 43 | ||||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 72 | 59 | |||
| Accounting | 23 | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 47 | 59 | |||
| E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce | 0 | ||||
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | ||||
| Communication, journalism, and related programs | 33 | ||||
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 27 | ||||
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 6 | ||||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 8 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | ||||
| Information Science/Studies | 0 | ||||
| Education | 18 | 947 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Education, Other | 367 | ||||
| Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship | 94 | ||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 | ||||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||||
| History Teacher Education | 2 | ||||
| Music Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 16 | ||||
| Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other | 466 | ||||
| Engineering | 48 | 16 | |||
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | 10 | 16 | |||
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 8 | ||||
| Mechanical Engineering | 30 | ||||
| Engineering technologies/technicians | 0 | 10 | |||
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 0 | 10 | |||
| English language and literature/letters | 11 | 27 | |||
| Creative Writing | 27 | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 | ||||
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 7 | ||||
| French Language and Literature | 0 | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | ||||
| Health professions and related clinical sciences | 54 | 18 | 61 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 1 | ||||
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management | 0 | ||||
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | 53 | 18 | |||
| Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada]) | 61 | ||||
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other | 0 | ||||
| History | 18 | ||||
| History, General | 18 | ||||
| Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 76 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 76 | ||||
| Mathematics and statistics | 8 | 2 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | 2 | |||
| Multi/interdisciplinary studies | 0 | ||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 0 | ||||
| Philosophy and religious studies | 0 | ||||
| Philosophy | 0 | ||||
| Physical sciences | 11 | ||||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 9 | ||||
| Physics, General | 0 | ||||
| Psychology | 42 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 42 | ||||
| Security and protective services | 22 | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 22 | ||||
| Social sciences | 9 | ||||
| Economics, General | 0 | ||||
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | ||||
| Sociology | 5 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 6 | ||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 0 | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 6 | ||||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 0 | ||||
| Music Performance, General | 0 | ||||
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