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Wilkes University
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Status
Private
Acceptance Rate
91%
SAT Range
1023-1270
ACT Range
20-29
Student/Faculty Ratio
32:1
Total Enrollments
5,198
Total Cost
$61,885
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$28,508
Overall Rating
B Good
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Main Address
84 West South Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766
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Overall Scores
B
Admissions & Acceptance
B+
Retention & Graduation
B+
Instructors & Faculty
B+
Financial Resources

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Contact & Location
Phone Number
(570) 408-5000
Website
www.wilkes.edu
Location
84 West South Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766
Setting
Small City
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Selectivity
Acceptance Rate (2023)
Completion Rate (2023)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2023) 5,198
Women 69%
Men 31%
Total Enrollments (2023) 5,198
White 70%
Black or African American 12%
Hispanic or Latino 8%
Asian 4%
Multiracial 3%
International (Non-Citizen) 2%
Unknown 1%
Native American 0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
Costs
In State Tuition (2023)
$40,308
Out of State Tuition (2023)
$40,308
Books
$400
On Campus Room & Board
$16,006
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* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2023) 1,409
Master's 56%
Bachelor's 36%
Doctoral 8%
Certificate 0%
Total Awards (2023) 1,409
Education and Liberal Arts 44%
Healthcare 32%
Business 9%
Engineering 5%
Human and Social Sciences 4%
Mathematics and Science 2%
Communication and Media 1%
Legal and Law 1%
Computer Technology 1%
Hospitality 1%
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Sources for school statistics and data include U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
 
 
 
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
 
 
 
 
Social Studies Teacher Education
 
 
 
 
Special Education And Teaching, General
 
 
 
 
Sustainability Studies
 
 
 
 
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
 
 
 
 
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor
 
 
 
 
Accreditation
Accreditation
Accredited By
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized Accreditations
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
  • Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
  • Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
  • Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
  • English Language (Intensive English Program)

Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)

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3.75 Based on 1 Reviews
Career Preparation
A+
Students and Culture
A-
Facilities
B
Activities and Groups
B
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