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Overview
Wilkes University is a University institution located in Wilkes-Barre, PA, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
84 West South Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766
United States
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766
United States
Contact
Christopher Majerski
VP Enrollment Management
Email: admissions@wilkes.edu
Phone: 570-408-4400
Fax: 570-408-4904
VP Enrollment Management
Email: admissions@wilkes.edu
Phone: 570-408-4400
Fax: 570-408-4904
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management, General |
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| Finance, General |
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| Hospitality Administration/management, General |
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| Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management |
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| Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences, General |
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| Information Science/studies |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Education, General |
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| Elementary Education And Teaching |
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| Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching |
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| Secondary Education And Teaching |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Civil Engineering, General |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Engineering, General |
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| Environmental/environmental Health Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Engineering/industrial Management |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English Language And Literature, General |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| French Language And Literature |
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| Spanish Language And Literature |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist |
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| Natural Products Chemistry And Pharmacognosy |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics, General |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry, General |
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| Geology/earth Science, General |
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| Physics, General |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology, General |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminology |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government, General |
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| Sociology, General |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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| Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
4,798
Applied
4,517
Accepted
2,000
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,361
Females Applied
2,257
Females Accepted
96%
Male Admissions
2,437
Males Applied
2,260
Males Accepted
93%
Applying
40
Application Fee
3.54
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Recommended |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | December 1st | Not reported | No |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 585 | 540 | 630 | |
| SAT Math | 574 | 520 | 630 | |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 21 | 26 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
41,518
Private
Fees
1,978
Full-time student fees
16,166
Room & board
9,776
Room only
Financial Aid
31,448
Avg. Financial Aid Package
32,280
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
24,256
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,261
Avg. Loan Aid
21,198
Avg. Grant Aid
26,979
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
77%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
19%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,000
Total Undergrad students
6%
International Students
23%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 10.19% |
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| Black or African American | 5.25% |
| White or Caucasian | 72.37% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.05% |
| Asian | 2.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.05% |
| Two or more races | 3.1% |
| Other | 0.42% |
Gender
Male (46.75%)
Female (53.25%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 41% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | No | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | No | Division 3 | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rock Climbing | No | No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | No | No |
| Soccer | No | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | No |
| Volleyball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Wrestling | No | Division 3 | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rock Climbing | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
425
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 153
Part-time - 272
Male - 156
Female - 282
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