Wilkes University
tuition & fees
$39,914
graduate tuition & fees
$26,016
acceptance rate
95%
Student Population
4,781
online students
2,341
Number of Programs
68
Financial Aid Amount
$23,767
SAT Scores
1,145
Graduation Rate
61%
School Overview
Wilkes University is a Private, 4 years college located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Wilkes ranked 62nd in Pennsylvania Colleges and 39th in Federal Region III.
It has a total enrollment of 4,781 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Wilkes's acceptance rate is 94.77% last year (undergraduate school).
Wilkes University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
| 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/types-of-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 | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Admission Information
The acceptance rate of Wilkes University is 94.77% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 14.60%. The application fees are $40 for undergraduate programs and $45 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94.77 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 14.60 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $45 |
Tuition & Fees
Wilkes's 2022 tuition & fees is $39,914 for undergraduate students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition & fees is $26,016.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $39,914 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $26,016 |
*Data Source: 2021-2022 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Population
A total of 4,781 students have enrolled for academic year 2021-2022. Among them, 2,341 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Wilkes has 2,243 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 2,538 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 4,781 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,243 |
| Graduate Students | 2,538 |
| Online Enrollment | 2,341 |
Offered Degrees and Programs
| Number of programs | 68 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 21 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
On-campus Services
| Remedial services | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
Learning opportunities
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |
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