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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate91.5%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1134
Reading & WritingMid: 575
510640
MathMid: 570
513630
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 24
2029
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
Programs (71)
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
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia