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Wilkes University

Wilkes

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18766

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Known for health sciences

Wilkes University is a private institution in Wilkes-Barre with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1134, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.9K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,454 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,700.

Established
1933
Motto
"Unity Amidst Diversity"
Mascot
Colonel
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division III athletics
Division
Division III

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91%Acceptance
1134SAT Avg
1,893Students
13:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$63,454Earnings 10yr
$27,700Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Wilkes University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1134

Reading & WritingMid: 575
510640
MathMid: 570
513630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2029

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

91.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1134

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$42,286
Room & Board$16,006
Books & Supplies$400
Total Cost of Attendance$56,956
Average Net Price$27,700
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,760
$30–48K$24,199
$48–75K$26,339
$75–110K$29,365
$110K+$31,745

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$27,700

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

29.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

15

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (71)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,893
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 70%
Black 6%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate60.3%
Freshman Retention73.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$54,128
8 Years$64,570
10 Years$63,454

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$55,700
Men
$61,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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