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Wilkes University

Wilkes University Colonels
Wilkes University Colonels
84 West South Street
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18766
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Wilkes University

84 West South Street
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18766
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Wilkes University at a Glance

Wilkes University is a small private college located in the small city of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Currently, there are roughly 9,854 students enrolled, 37% of which are male and 63% female. Athletically, Wilkes University is an NCAA III school and is part of the Middle Atlantic Conference.

General Information

Student Count:9,854
Gender Ratio:37% Male, 63% Female
Academic Calendar:Semester
Degrees Offered:Bachelor's and Master's
School Setting:Small four-year, primarily residential
Academic Duration:Four or more years
City Setting:Small City
School Type:Private
Religious Affiliation:Not applicable

Tuition & Fees

Yearly In-state Tuition:$24,690
Yearly Out-of-state Tuition:$24,690
Yearly Room:$6,680
Yearly Board:$4,420
In-state Cost (On Campus):$40,510
Out-of-state Cost (On Campus):$40,510

Contact Info

Financial Aid Website | Admissions Website
General Phone:(570) 408-5000
Athletic Phone:(570) 408-4020

Student Accommodations

Dorm Capacity:954 students
Meal Plan:Yes
Meals Provided each Week:19
On-campus Library:Yes
On-campus Hospital:No
On-campus Day Care:No

Wilkes University Admissions & Academics

On average, Wilkes University has around 2,778 yearly applicants.

Academics and Application

High School GPA:Required
SAT/ACT:Required
AP Credit:Accepted
Letters of Rec:Not required
Class Rank:Required
Transcript:Required
College Prep:Recommended
Life Experience:Accepted
Dual Credit:Accepted
TOEFL:N/A
Competencies:N/A
Other Tests:N/A

Admissions & Test Scores

Total Applicants:2,778
Male Applicants:1,323
Female Applicants:1,455
% Male Applicants:48%
% Female Applicants:52%
Total Admitted:2,091
Admitted Males:970
Admitted Females:1,121
% Admitted Males:46%
% Admitted Females:54%

Applicant Test Score Statistics

SAT Scores Submitted:546
Percent Who Submit SAT:97%
ACT Scores Submitted:N/A
Percent Who Submit ACT:N/A

SAT Scores

25th% Reading:460
25th% Math:460
25th% Writing:450
25th% Overall:1,370
75th% Reading:570
75th% Math:600
75th% Writing:560
75th% Overall:1,730

ACT Scores

25th% Reading:N/A
25th% Math:N/A
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:N/A
75th% Reading:N/A
75th% Math:N/A
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:N/A

Wilkes University Athletics
"Home of the Colonels"

General Colonels Sports Info

Division:NCAA III
Conference:Middle Atlantic Conference
Team Colors:Navy and Gold
Stadium Name:Ralston Field
Stadium Capacity:4,000
Gym Name:Marts Center
Gym Capacity:2,500

Colonels Contact Info

Phone:(570) 408-5000
Athletic Phone:(570) 408-4020
Website:http://www.wilkes.edu
Athletic Website:http://www.gowilkesu.com/

Wilkes University Campus & Student Body

Wilkes University offers a total of 42 different majors and 2 degree award levels: Bachelor's and Master's.

Student Body Info

Unknown:13.7%
Non-resident:1.4%
Multi-Ethnic:Unavailable
White:Unavailable
Pac. Islander:Unavailable
Asian:Unavailable
Afr. American:Unavailable
Hispanic:Unavailable
Nat. American:Unavailable

Campus Programs & Info

ROTC:   Airforce
Distance Learning Program:Yes
Study Abroad Program:Yes
Career Counseling:Yes
Stud. Employment Services:Yes
Evening Classes:Yes
Weekend Classes:Yes
Remedial Services:Yes
Post-grad Placement:Yes

Offered Majors & Degrees

MajorBach.Mast.Assoc.Doct.
Biology & Biomedical SciencesYes
Business Management & MarketingYesYes
Communication & JournalismYes
Computer ScienceYes
EducationYesYes
EngineeringYesYes
Engineering TechnologiesYesYes
English & LiteratureYesYes
Foreign Languages & LinguisticsYes
Health ProfessionsYesYes
HistoryYes
Interdisciplinary StudiesYes
Law Enforcement & Protective ServicesYes
Liberal ArtsYes
Mathematics & StatisticsYesYes
PhilosophyYes
Physical ScienceYes
PsychologyYes
Social ScienceYes
Visual & Performing ArtsYes

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