Wilkes University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Wilkes-Barre, PA. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.

The Wilkes's 2024 tuition & fees is $42,286 for the academic year 2023-2024. 88% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $25,197.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 5,207 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).

Wilkes's acceptance rate is 91.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 8.99%. The median SAT scores is 1135 and the ACT socre is 22.

Wilkes ranked 62nd in Pennsylvania Colleges rankings. Wilkes University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Wilkes University is $42,286. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $26,064.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $43,494 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $26,064.

Undergraduate$42,286
Graduate$26,064
Undergraduate$43,494
Graduate$26,064

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »91.00% Acceptance Rate / 8.99% Yield
Test Scores »1,135 SAT / 22 ACT
Graduation Rate »59%
Transfer-out Rate26%
Retention Rate71%(full-time), 20% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio7.69% (13 to 1)
Student Population »5,207 (2,000 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$25,197

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Wilkes University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at Wilkes
Learning Opportunities
ROTCAir Force
Weekend/Evening CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

Wilkes University Directory Information

Address84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766
Phone570-408-5000
WEBSchool's Website
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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryDoctoral / Research University
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

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