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Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 91% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Wilkes University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Wilkes-Barre, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 91%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.0K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
91% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading530 - 630
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math490 - 620
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite22 - 29
1typical 50% range36
91%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences18% of degrees
Business & Marketing17% of degrees
Engineering9% of degrees
Biological Sciences8% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $145,853
Earnings 5yr: $143,898
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $137,560
Earnings 5yr: $132,964
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,350
Earnings 5yr: $122,887
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $118,833
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,444
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,365
Earnings 5yr: $82,118
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,034
Earnings 5yr: $79,269
Debt: $28,813
Engineering, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,308
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,326
Earnings 5yr: $84,211
Debt: $27,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,468
Earnings 5yr: $85,792
Debt: $26,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,961
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,091
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,501
Earnings 5yr: $60,340
Debt: $26,000
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,039
Earnings 5yr: $69,726
Debt: $27,000
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,953
Earnings 5yr: $66,654
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,331
Earnings 5yr: $66,827
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,548
Earnings 5yr: $61,833
Debt: N/A
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,006
Earnings 5yr: $47,908
Debt: $26,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,332
Earnings 5yr: $69,777
Debt: $26,931
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,020
Earnings 5yr: $65,279
Debt: $26,584
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,234
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$27,743
In-State Tuition$43,496
Out-of-State Tuition$43,496
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
34%
Pell Grants
72%
Take Loans
72%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$54,128
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$63,454
Completion Signals
63%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
72%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$221/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
48%
Men52%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 48% men and 52% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
35%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$73,821
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