Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre
tuition & fees
$24,006
graduate tuition & fees
$31,092
acceptance rate
97%
Student Population
315
online students
5
Number of Programs
22
Financial Aid Amount
$10,286
SAT Scores
1,200
Graduation Rate
23%
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is a Public, 4 years college located in Dallas, Pennsylvania.
It has a total enrollment of 315 (all undergraduate) and student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. It is a school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Bachelor's degree. Penn State Wilkes-Barre's acceptance rate is 96.99% last year (undergraduate school).
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 44 University Drive, Dallas, PA 18627-0217 |
| Phone | 570-675-2171 |
| WEB | https://wilkesbarre.psu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://wilkesbarre.psu.edu/current-students |
| Financial Aid | https://wilkesbarre.psu.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://tuition.psu.edu/student-tuition-calculators |
| Veterans Tuition | https://wilkesbarre.psu.edu/veterans-and-military |
| Disability Service | https://wilkesbarre.psu.edu/disability-services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | |
| Highest Degree Offered | Bachelor's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is 96.99% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.03%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96.99 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 15.03 % |
Tuition & Fees
Penn State Wilkes-Barre's 2025 tuition & fees is $14,280 for Pennsylvania residents and $24,006 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 1.08% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($23,750).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $24,014 for Pennsylvania residents and $31,092 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 2.04% compared to the last year's rate.
| Pennsylvania Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $14,280 | $24,006 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $24,014 | $31,092 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 315 students have enrolled at Penn State Wilkes-Barre (2024-2025). Among them, 5 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Penn State Wilkes-Barre has 315 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 5 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 315 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 315 |
| Graduate Students | 5 |
| Online Enrollment | 5 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Penn State Wilkes-Barre offers 22 programs (all undergraduate).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Penn State Wilkes-Barre
| Number of programs | 22 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✗ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✗ |