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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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Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies |
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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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Special Education And Teaching, General |
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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 Technologies/technicians, General |
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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, General |
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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
6,414
Applied
5,866
Accepted
1,956
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,787
Females Applied
2,626
Females Accepted
94%
Male Admissions
3,621
Males Applied
3,235
Males Accepted
89%
Applying
40
Application Fee
3.5
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 | 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 |
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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
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% |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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