School Summary

Wilkes University


General Information:

Founded in 1933, Wilkes University is seated on 25 acres located in Luzerne county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 13:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 1015. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Nonprofit control

Address, Phone and URL:

84 West South Street

Wilkes-Barre, PA
18766
For more information call: 800 945-5378. This school has a website at https://www.wilkes.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.wilkes.edu/admissions/apply-undergraduate.aspx


Application Fee: $40
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $0.00 $0.00
Room and Board $16,166.00 $16,166.00
Fees $1,978.00 $1,978.00
Total $18,144.00 $18,144.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.wilkes.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: No degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.


Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 11% 12%
600-699 31% 24%
500-599 38% 44%
400-499 19% 14%
300-399 1% 5%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 8%
24-29 33%
18-23 42%
12-17 17%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 20%
11-25% 30.00%
26-50% 24.00%
Under 50% 26.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Basketball, Field hockey, Golf, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Basketball, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball

Basketball, Cheerleading, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball



No intercollegiate male scholarships found.


No intercollegiate female scholarships found.


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 916
Female 1,030
Total 1,956


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 1,601
Female 3,577
Total 5,198

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 3%
African American 6%
Hispanic 11%
Native American 0%
White 70%
Other 10%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 92%
At Least 25 Years Old 8%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 79%
Out Of State 21%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 40%
Live Off Campus 60%



No student events data available.


No school organizations data available.


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 11.0401                                           Information Science/Studies
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 15.1501                                           Engineering/Industrial Management
  • 09.0702                                           Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 26.1501                                           Neuroscience
  • 51.2005                                           Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy
  • 26.0202                                           Biochemistry
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 45.0401                                           Criminology
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0901                                           International Relations and Affairs
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 15.0000                                           Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • 14.0101                                           Engineering, General
  • 14.0801                                           Civil Engineering, General
  • 52.0701                                           Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 50.0502                                           Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 14.1401                                           Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
  • 51.1005                                           Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • 52.0203                                           Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 52.0901                                           Hospitality Administration/Management, General
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1203                                           Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • 13.1205                                           Secondary Education and Teaching
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

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