Wilkes-Barre, PA

Wilkes University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Wilkes University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification.
Wilkes University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

91% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 7,660 applied, 6,943 accepted, and 647 enrolled in Wilkes.
317 men and 330 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,120 SAT, 27 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,120 and ACT score is 27. The SAT score of 1120 is average, 59 to 67 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total102011201250
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing530570630
Math490550620
ACT Score
Composite222729
Math212529
English202731
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $43,496 for undergraduate programs and $26,088 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 2.86% compared to last year at Wilkes University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

1,693 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $26,600.
For freshmen, 464 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $28,507.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 5,381 students enrolled Wilkes in 2025.
By gender, 1,699 men and 3,682 women students are enrolled.
There are 2,076 undergraduate and 3,305 graduate students.
More Demographics Stats

74 Major Programs

  • 20 programs through online
  • 27 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Wilkes is 63% and the transfer-out rate is 25%.
The retention rate is 72% for full-time and 72% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
63%
Transfer-out Rate
25%
Retention Rate
72%
Students to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 412 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Wilkes and the average faculty salary is $89,127. The studetns to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
There are 930 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $64,948.
Number of Faculties
412
Average Faculty Salary
$89,127
Number of Staffs
930
Average Staff Salary
$64,948

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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