Wilkes University

Wilkes University Helps Students Develop the Confidence and Independence that Enable Them to Achieve Their Goals

Wilkes University is a non-sectarian, independent university whose primary mission is to encourage students to discover and develop that which is unique about them. By encouraging freedom of thought and providing a mature environment in which students can confidently express their ideas and speak their minds, Wilkes fosters intellectual and personal growth. The school encourages intellectual experimentation and actualization of independent vision. Whether students are interested in starting a business, making important scientific discoveries, contributing to culture, or becoming actively involved in changing the world around them, Wilkes helps them along the path to making lives out of their passions.

Connections to Business and Community Open Exciting Doors for Wilkes Students

Located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Wilkes University has a student population of approximately 2,200 full-time undergraduate students. The 34-acre campus includes eight academic buildings and twenty residence halls. The small community is fully integrated with the surrounding town and with the nation. Involvement with other organizations and connections to business and academic institutions make Wilkes a center of distinctive opportunities. For example, business students help local restaurants become lean, green and sustainable; English students lead writing workshops at a local domestic violence service center; and engineering students hone their skills during cooperative learning experiences at local industries. They graduate with skills employers need.

Wilkes University's Campus and Surroundings Display a Unique Blend of History and Modern Amenities

The campus itself has much to offer students who study at Wilkes. A new science building will open in fall 2013. Many of the historic buildings on campus still have their original interiors. In blending stone fireplaces and stained glass with modern equipment, the ivy-covered mansion buildings house the latest in state-of-the-art facilities for every academic discipline. The campus' iconic statue of John Wilkes, for whom the university is named, provides a symbol of the Wilkes community. Wilkes University is located in a setting that also blends the past and the present. The historical neighborhood in which it is situated is less than three hours from Manhattan or Philadelphia, allowing students access to the best of both worlds.

Mentoring Gives Students a Chance to Receive and Give Lasting Guidance and Develop Relationships

Within this idyllic setting, students receive the kind of personal attention that only a small university like Wilkes is equipped to offer. A low student-faculty ratio provides a small average class size, allowing students to interact with each other in meaningful discussion. Additionally, the school is distinguished by its Mentoring Task Force. The Mentoring Task Force coordinates projects that allow students to work one-on-one with faculty members and with each other in mentoring relationships. Students develop lasting connections and receive not only academic guidance but personal and professional guidance as well.

Wilkes Offers All the Study Options of a Large University in a Small-University Setting

Wilkes University graduates are well equipped to become successful in any field they choose to pursue. In contrast to many liberal arts colleges of the same size, Wilkes offers programs of study in every field through six colleges that range from the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences to the Sidhu School of Business and Leadership to the Nesbitt College of Pharmacy and Nursing. Varied degree programs in each of the schools allow students to obtain educations that keep pace with those of larger universities while studying in a personal environment. In addition, flexible study options, such as part-time, continued learning, and general programs of study, allow students a range of possibilities that they would be hard-pressed to find at other small colleges and universities.

Student Life Outside the Classroom Is Varied and Dynamic at Wilkes University

Although the Wilkes curriculum is demanding and challenging, students have ample free time to develop themselves as individuals. Outside the classroom, student life at Wilkes University can be dynamic, well-rounded, and exciting. Students who do not wish to travel off-campus for recreational activities have plenty to choose from on campus, with more than seventy student organizations that cover every interest from a student newspaper to a ski club. Community service opportunities are plentiful, and students have the chance to develop leadership skills by participating in clubs, mentoring, and leadership programs.

Internship and Cooperative Study Opportunities Engage Students in Experiential Learning

In addition to the range of degree programs, Wilkes students have access to numerous internship and co-op opportunities in the surrounding community. Wilkes values the unique education that can only come from hands-on experience, and the school strives to build connections with local employers to give students the benefit of experiential learning. Participating in co-ops and internships also gives students the chance to meet potential employers and gain valuable employment references. These opportunities demonstrate the commitment that Wilkes University upholds to make the benefits of a Wilkes education extend well beyond graduation.

• Biological/life sciences
• Biology/Biological Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Biochemistry
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Business/marketing
• Business Administration and Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Accounting
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Entrepreneurship
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Finance
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Marketing/Marketing Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Communication/Journalism
• Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Computer and information sciences
• Computer and Information Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Information Science/Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Education
• Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Elementary Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Middle School Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Engineering
• Engineering
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Mechanical Engineering
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Engineering technologies
• Engineering/Industrial Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• English
• English
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Foreign languages and literature
• Spanish
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Health professions and related sciences
• Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• History
• History
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
• Criminal Justice/Safety
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Interdisciplinary studies
• Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Related
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Liberal arts/general studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Mathematics and statistics
• Mathematics
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• Philosophy and religious studies
• Philosophy
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• Physical sciences
• Chemistry
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• Geology/Earth Science
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• Psychology
• Psychology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Social sciences
• International Relations and Affairs
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Political Science and Government
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• Sociology
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• Visual and performing arts
• Dramatic/Theater Arts
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• Acceptance Rate
• Applied2,811
• Accepted2,146
• Acceptance Rate76%
• Enrolled2,211
• Female Applicants1,433
• Females Accepted1,109
• Female Acceptance Rate77%
• Male Applicants1,378
• Males Accepted1,037
• Male Acceptance Rate75%
• Applying
• Application Fee$40
• Required for All Transcript of high school record
  
• Required for Some Letter(s) of recommendation
  
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen August 30th Yes
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen Not Reported
• Early decision plan Not Reported
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer August 30th Yes
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 515 470 560
• SAT Math 537 470 590
• SAT Writing 509 460 560
• ACT Composite
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$27,908
• Out-of-state tuition *$27,908
• In-district tuitionN/A
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$1,418.00
• Room and board *$12,034.00
• Room only *$7,228.00
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
• Tuition pre-payment planNo
• Tuition payment plans offeredDeferred paymentsDeferred payments and Installments
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students2,211
• Male Student Percentage51%
• Female Student Percentage49%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino3.21%
• Black or African American3.3%
• White or Caucasian74.94%
• American Indian or Alaska Native.14%
• Asian2.31%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific IslanderNot Reported
• Two or more races2.22%
• Unknown11.22%
• Other Student Statistics
• International Breakout2.67% representing 11 other countries
• Out-of-state Students17% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements None
• Housing options Coed housing , Female-only housing, Male-only housing
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 36%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station Yes
• Student-run television station Yes
• Marching band No
• Choral groups Yes
• Student Services
• Legal services No
• Health clinic Yes
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center No
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities No
• Greek sororities No
• Local fraternities No
• Local sororities No
• Other organizations Not Reported
• Most popular organizations Not Reported
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Not Reported
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
• Other Not Reported

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball No Division 3 No
• Basketball Yes Division 3 No
• Cross-country running No Division 3 No
• Field hockey No No No
• Football Yes Division 3 No
• Golf No Division 3 No
• Lacrosse No No No
• Racquetball Yes No No
• Soccer No Division 3 No
• Softball No No No
• Tennis No Division 3 No
• Volleyball Yes No No
• Weight Lifting Yes No No
• Wrestling No Division 3 No
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball No No No
• Basketball Yes Division 3 No
• Cross-country running No Division 3 No
• Field hockey No Division 3 No
• Football No No No
• Golf No No No
• Lacrosse No Division 3 No
• Racquetball Yes No No
• Soccer No Division 3 No
• Softball No Division 3 No
• Tennis No Division 3 No
• Volleyball Yes Division 3 No
• Weight Lifting Yes No No
• Wrestling No No No

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty416
• Full-time Percentage38%
• Part-time Percentage62%
• Female Percentage46%
• Male Percentage54%
• Student:Faculty RatioNot Reported