Wilkes University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Wilkes University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 5,210 students enrolled. This college was established in 1933 and is one of the 3 colleges and schools located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Academic Offerings

At Wilkes University you can get your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
60
Wilkes University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 60 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Nursing, Management, Engineering, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Wilkes University is fair at 71% (close to Pennsylvania average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
71%
Fair
The graduation rate at Wilkes University is average - 64%. Roughly 27% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Wilkes University is pretty good, 13:1. Read more details regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high - around $39,200 a year. The additional fees at Wilkes University not covered by tuition are nearly $2,000; which totals $41,200 a year.

Read the details about Wilkes University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
94%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 4,798 applications were submitted and 4,517 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

This school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Wilkes University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,600
High
Wilkes University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Wilkes University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Wilkes University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,200 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high: about $9,600 annually.

Air Force ROTC programs are available at Wilkes University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Wilkes University appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Wilkes University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Wilkes University
84 West South Street
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
18766, USA
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