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Wilkes University

Acceptance Rate 94.14 %
SAT Average 1,160
Tuition & Fees $42,286
Student Population 5,207
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $25,197

Academic Overview

Wilkes University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. It is a Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $42,286 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $26,064.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 5,207 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 94.14% and the graduation rate is 59% last year.
The salary after graduation from Wilkes University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $58,600. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Wilkes's tuition & fees is $42,286. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $26,064.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$42,286
Graduate$26,064
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Wilkes. The acceptance rate of Wilkes is 94.14% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 10.58%. The average graduation rate is 59% and the transfer-out rate is 26%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $25,197 and 88% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 5,207 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Wilkes University is 94.14 %.
Acceptance Rate
94.14%
Graduation Rate for Wilkes University is 59 %
Graduation Rate
59%
Transfer-out Rate for Wilkes University is 26 %
Transfer-out Rate
26%
Retention Rate for Wilkes University is 71 %
Retention Rate
71%
Student Population for Wilkes University is 5,207
Student Population
5,207
Student to Faculty Ratio for Wilkes University is 13 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $25,197 at Wilkes University.
Financial Aid Amount
$25,197

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766
Phone570-408-5000
WEBhttps://www.wilkes.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.wilkes.edu/admissions/index.aspx
Online Applicationhttps://www.wilkes.edu/admissions/apply-undergraduate.aspx
Financial Aidhttps://www.wilkes.edu/admissions/financial-aid/index.aspx
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.wilkes.edu/admissions/financial-aid/undergraduate-aid/net-price-calculator.aspx
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.wilkes.edu/admissions/veterans-services/invest.aspx
Disability Servicehttps://www.wilkes.edu/academics/colleges/university-college/disability-support-services-dss/

Offered Degrees

Wilkes offers 70 major programs through online and on-site education where 19 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's410
Master's2114
Doctorate (Research)33
Doctorate (Practical)21
Less Than 1 Year Certificate21
Post-Bachelor's Certificate10

Special Learning Opportunities

Wilkes University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCAir Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:1,152)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $6,564)

Veterans Benefits

Wilkes University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges