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Overview
Wilkes University is a Comprehensive 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
Kishan Zuber
VP Enrollment Management & Marketing
Email: admissions@wilkes.edu
Phone: 570-408-4400
Fax: 570-408-4904
VP Enrollment Management & Marketing
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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| 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 |
| 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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| 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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| 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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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Administration |
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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
3,633
Applied
3,334
Accepted
2,243
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,801
Females Applied
1,676
Females Accepted
93%
Male Admissions
1,832
Males Applied
1,658
Males Accepted
91%
Applying
40
Application Fee
3.55
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 | Not reported | Not reported | |
| 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 | 568 | 520 | 620 | |
| SAT Math | 568 | 520 | 610 | |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 20 | 26 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
36,888
Private
Fees
1,864
Full-time student fees
15,400
Room & board
9,306
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
28,902
Avg. Financial Aid Package
31,197
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
22,520
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,360
Avg. Loan Aid
17,827
Avg. Grant Aid
23,497
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
73%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
14%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,243
Total Undergrad students
5%
International Students
24%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 8.35% |
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| Black or African American | 5.21% |
| White or Caucasian | 73.35% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.14% |
| Asian | 2.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.09% |
| Two or more races | 2.96% |
| Other | 1.92% |
Gender
Male (48.46%)
Female (51.54%)
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 | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | No | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | |
Division 3 | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | |
Division 3 | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rock Climbing | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
No | No |
| Soccer | No | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
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 | |
Division 3 | No |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 2 | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rock Climbing | |
No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
No | No |
| Soccer | No | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
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
420
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 176
Part-time - 244
Male - 176
Female - 244
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