Overview
Student Population
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| Location | Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania |
| Online | wilkes.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Wilkes University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 4,019 prospective students applied, and 3,809 were granted admission. Of those admitted 556 enrolled in the school. 2,527 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,749 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $37,994 plus fees of $1,920. Wilkes is ranked 400 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Wilkes is rated within the top 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Wilkes University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#400 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#274 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#30 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#28 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#493 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#38 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1040/1250 |
| ACT | 20/28 |
| GPA | 3.56 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $1,920 |
| Room and Board | $15,698 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,193 |
| Total One Year Cost | $60,405 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 18% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 13% |
| Health Professions | 11% |
| Engineering | 11% |
| Communication | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216931 IPEDS survey data for Wilkes University.
Current students may use the Wilkes University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.