Wilkes University
tuition & fees
$43,496
graduate tuition & fees
$26,088
acceptance rate
91%
Student Population
5,381
online students
3,097
Number of Programs
74
Financial Aid Amount
$27,309
SAT Scores
1,120
Graduation Rate
63%
Wilkes University is a Private, 4 years college located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Wilkes ranked 359th in National Universities and 54th in Pennsylvania Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 5,381 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Wilkes's acceptance rate is 90.64% last year (undergraduate school).
Wilkes University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Wilkes University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 |
| Phone | 570-408-5000 |
| WEB | https://www.wilkes.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.wilkes.edu/admissions/index.aspx |
| Online Application | https://www.wilkes.edu/admissions/apply-undergraduate.aspx |
| Financial Aid | https://www.wilkes.edu/admissions/financial-aid/index.aspx |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.wilkes.edu/admissions/financial-aid/undergraduate-aid/net-price-calculator.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.wilkes.edu/admissions/veterans-services/invest.aspx |
| Disability Service | https://www.wilkes.edu/academics/colleges/university-college/disability-support-services-dss/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Wilkes University is 90.64% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 9.32%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90.64 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 9.32 % |
Tuition & Fees
Wilkes's 2025 tuition & fees is $43,496 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.86% compared to the last year's rate ($42,286).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $26,088. The graduate tuition increased by 0.09% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $43,496 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $26,088 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 5,381 students have enrolled at Wilkes (2024-2025). Among them, 3,097 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Wilkes has 2,076 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 3,305 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 5,381 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,076 |
| Graduate Students | 3,305 |
| Online Enrollment | 3,097 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Wilkes offers 74 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 20 out of the 74 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Wilkes
| Number of programs | 74 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 20 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 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 | ✔ |