Wilkes University
4-years Private College In Wilkes-Barre, PA
Wilkes University (referred to as Wilkes) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Wilkes-Barre, PA. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Wilkes University is $42,286. The school has a total enrollment of 5,207 and student to faculty ratio is 7.69% (13 to 1).The highest degree offered at Wilkes University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Master's, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $42,286 (2023) |
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| Acceptance Rate | 94.14% |
| Student Population | 5,207 |
| Test Scores | 1,160 (SAT) 23 (ACT) |
| Graduation Rate | 59% |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
Wilkes University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (1/1/1937 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Wilkes University is $42,286 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Wilkes University is $26,064 for academic year 2021-2022. Wilkes University offers the alternative tuition plans. 88 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $25,197 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Wilkes University is 94.14% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 10.58%. The average SAT score is 1,160 and the average ACT score is 23. Wilkes University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 5,207 students are attending at Wilkes University (2,000 undergraduate students). There are 176 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 244 part-time faculty working for Wilkes University. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 555 (full-time) and 393 (part-time). The graduation rate at Wilkes University is 59% and transfer-out rate is 26%. The retention rate is 71% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Wilkes University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Wilkes University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Wilkes University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
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