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Wilkes University

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Wilkes University is a Private nonprofit institution located in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The school has... approximately 2379 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $73,821. The average age of students entering Wilkes University is 21. The most popular programs at the Wilkes University are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (20%), Health Professions And Related Programs (16%), Engineering (14%), Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (12%) and Psychology (7%).


Tuition & Fees
$34,896
Admissions Rate
75%
Average Debt at Graduation
$26,000
Average SAT Score
1137

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the Wilkes University.

Tuition & Fees
$34,896
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$13,514
Total Expected Costs
$48,410

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$25,852
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $22,117
$30,001 - $48,000 $22,366
$48,001 - $75,000 $25,372
$75,001 - $110,000 $26,241
$110,000 + $31,520

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the Wilkes University.

2,379 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 54%

Female Students: 46%

93% Full Time / 7% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 21

Low Income Students: 34%


Race / Ethnicity

The test scores below show the average of all students that have been accepted at the Wilkes University.

SAT Scores
ACT Scores

The average student can expect to graduate from the Wilkes University with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$26,000
Students Receiving Federal Loans
71%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$270

The graduation rate at the Wilkes University is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
60%
Students who Return after their First Year
76%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the Wilkes University.

Bachelor Degrees
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields

Most Popular Programs
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (20%)
  • Health Professions And Related Programs (16%)
  • Engineering (14%)
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (12%)
  • Psychology (7%)