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

Contact Christopher Majerski
VP Enrollment Management
Email: admissions@wilkes.edu
Phone: 570-408-4400
Fax: 570-408-4904

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
Engineering/industrial Management
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Natural Products Chemistry And Pharmacognosy
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

6,414

Applied

5,866

Accepted

1,956

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,787

Females Applied

2,626

Females Accepted

94%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,621

Males Applied

3,235

Males Accepted

89%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.5

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
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 %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	577	510	640
SAT Math	572	513	630
ACT Composite		20	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

41,518

Private

Fees

1,978

Full-time student fees

16,166

Room & board

9,776

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

32,708

Avg. Financial Aid Package

33,299

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

23,543

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,211

Avg. Loan Aid

23,371

Avg. Grant Aid

28,483

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

78.4%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

18%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,956

Total Undergrad students

6%

International Students

21%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	11.41%
Black or African American	5.81%
White or Caucasian	70.21%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.11%
Asian	2.75%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.05%
Two or more races	3.59%
Other	0.32%

Gender

Male (46.83%)

Female (52.66%)

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	40%

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		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
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		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	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

412

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 162

Part-time - 250

Male - 144

Female - 268