Wilkes University
Private nonprofit, 4-year
84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766
Quick Facts
1,893
Total Enrollment
91%
Acceptance Rate
60%
Graduation Rate
$54,128
Median Earnings (6yr)
$42,286
In-State Tuition
$27,700
Avg Net Price
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1134
Avg SAT Score
About Wilkes University
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Size | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 84 West South Street |
| City | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| ZIP Code | 18766 |
| County | Luzerne County |
President/Chief Administrator: Greg Cant (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 1,893 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 53% |
| Male | 47% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 70.2% |
| Black | 5.8% |
| Hispanic | 11.4% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3.6% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 0.3% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 7.4% |
| Part-Time Students | 4.5% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 510 | 575 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 513 | 560 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 22 | 29 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$42,286
In-State Tuition
$42,286
Out-of-State Tuition
$56,956
Total Cost of Attendance
$27,700
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 30% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 70% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 30% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $26,000 |
| Median Total Debt | $20,500 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $32,500 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 72% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $23,760 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $24,199 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $26,339 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $29,365 |
| $110,001+ | $31,745 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$54,128
6 Years After
$64,570
8 Years After
$63,454
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $34,167 | 75th percentile: $78,455
Earnings by Family Income Background
$43,411
Low Income
$53,828
Middle Income
$61,453
High Income
Student Outcomes
73%
Full-Time Retention
36%
Part-Time Retention
60%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$9,425
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$11,141
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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