Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Lehman, Pennsylvania |
| Online | psu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | No |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Penn State Wilkes-Barre, established in 1916, is a commonwealth campus of the Pennsylvania State University system located in Lehman Township, approximately 15 minutes from downtown Wilkes-Barre in northeastern Pennsylvania. The 45-acre suburban campus sits atop the historic Huntsville Mountain, featuring modern academic buildings alongside preserved historic structures from the former Hayfield Farm estate. As a commonwealth campus, Penn State Wilkes-Barre primarily serves commuter students while offering limited on-campus housing options in the nearby Nittany Commons apartment complex. The campus specializes in engineering, business, and information sciences programs, with particular emphasis on surveying engineering, which is one of only two ABET-accredited programs of its kind in Pennsylvania. Students can complete select four-year degrees entirely at the Wilkes-Barre campus or transition to other Penn State locations through the university's 2+2 program.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Penn State Wilkes-Barre is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1060/1305 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Pennsylvania Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 |
| Other Fees | $434 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $13,448 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $34,334 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 |
| Other Fees | $434 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $13,448 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $43,826 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 34% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 28% |
| Engineering Technology | 19% |
| English and Literature | 12% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214643 IPEDS survey data for Penn State Wilkes Barre.
Current students may use the Penn State Wilkes Barre GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025