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Wilkes University

Wilkes University is a medium, private institution located in Wilkes-Barre, pa. Wilkes University offers undergraduate degrees in 71 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,904 undergraduates
cost $41,112 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Wilkes University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 94.1%
SAT score average 1159
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Wilkes University is known for one of its top majors: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $41,112
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,850
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $3,193
Cost of attendance* $61,755
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $61,755 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $41,112
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,850
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $3,193
Cost of attendance* $61,755
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $61,755 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average of annual expenses including tuition, books, room, board, and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Wilkes University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,904, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
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African American %
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Hispanic American %
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Asian %
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Native American %
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Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
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Multiracial %
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Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766
phone N/A
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Wilkes University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Wilkes University?

Wilkes University is located in Wilkes-Barre, pa.

What is the acceptance rate at Wilkes University? 

The acceptance rate for Wilkes University is 94%.

What’s the average GPA for Wilkes University?

The average high school GPA for Wilkes University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Wilkes University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Wilkes University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $247,020.

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