Wilkes University

84 West South Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766
(570) 408-5000

Quick Facts

Enrollment: 6539

Type: Private nonprofit 4-year or above

Main Website: www.wilkes.edu

Financial Aid: financial aid link

Annual Costs

Tuition and fees: $31,262.00

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $48,570.00

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $48,570.00



Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships

Test Scoring
25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
SAT Critical Reading 460 570
SAT Math 470 590
SAT Writing 440 560
ACT Composite
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Writing

*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.

Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid 96%
Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants 33%
Average Federal Grant $4,632.00
State Aid
Percentage of students receiving state aid 39%
Average state aid $3,565.00
Institutional Aid
Percentage of students receiving institutional aid 95%
Average institutional aid $14,717.00
Student Loans
Percentage of students receiving a student loan 83%
Average student loan $9,447.00
Degrees
BACHELOR'S DEGREE
MASTER'S DEGREE
DOCTOR’S DEGREE - RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP
DOCTOR’S DEGREE - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Majors
Accounting
Biochemistry
Biology Teacher Education
Biology/Biological Sciences
Business Administration and Management
Chemistry
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Computer and Information Sciences
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
Education
Educational Leadership and Administration
Educational/Instructional Technology
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
Elementary Education and Teaching
Engineering/Industrial Management
English Language and Literature
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Finance
French Language and Literature
Geology/Earth Science
History
History Teacher Education
Information Science/Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Marketing/Marketing Management
Mathematics
Mathematics Teacher Education
Mechanical Engineering
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Music Performance
Music Teacher Education
Nursing Practice
Pharmacy
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science and Government
Psychology
Reading Teacher Education
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Special Education and Teaching
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

Wilkes University Scholarships

WU Presidential Scholarships
Scholarship for incoming freshmen enrolling at Wilkes University. Applicants must have a SAT score between 1100 to 1199 or ACT equivalent. Student's admissions application is reviewed for this award. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Contact the Office of Admissions for more information and/or application. more...
WU Named Scholarships
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Wilkes University. These are endowed scholarships with varying criteria. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Contact the Office of Admissions for more information and/or application. more...
WU Transfer Student Scholarships
Scholarship for transfer students enrolling at Wilkes University. Applicants must have a minimum of 24 transferable credit hours and 3.0 GPA. Student's admissions application is reviewed for this award. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Contact the Office of Admissions for more information and/or application. more...
WU Multicultural Service Scholarships
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Wilkes University who can add to the diversity of the campus. Applicants must be participating in at least one campus or community service activity and have financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Contact the Office of Admissions for more information and/or application. more...
WU Scholars Award
Scholarship for incoming freshmen enrolling at Wilkes University. Applicants must have a minimum SAT score of 1200 or ACT equivalent. Student's admissions application is reviewed for this award. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Contact the Office of Admissions for more information and/or application. more...

Pennsylvania Scholarships

Mayor Clifford E. Debaptiste Scholarship Foundation (College)
Scholarship for incoming freshmen enrolled at West Chester University. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
John J. Leidy Foundation, Inc. Scholarship
Scholarship for Maryland residents who are undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Allegany College of Maryland. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable; recipients may reapply. more...
Faculty Scholarships
Scholarship for incoming freshmen enrolling at Lycoming College. Applicants must have a minimum 3.65 GPA and have a minimum SAT score of 1950 or ACT score of 29. Students must interview with the Dean of the College and a faculty department chairperson. Due date and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...
Frank J. Kuzemchak Scholarship in Accounting
Scholarship for Cambria or Indiana County, Pennsylvania residents who are college juniors or seniors enrolled full-time at Saint Francis University majoring in Accounting. Students must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Edward McInroy Scholarship
Annual award for resident of Tioga County, Pennsylvania who is an entering freshman accepted to Mansfield University in Pennsylvania. Applicant must be distinguished more by effort and commitment to higher education goals. Non-renewable. more...
Phi Delta Theta Allegheny College Scholarship Fund-Clarence Frisbee Ross Scholarship
Scholarship for a college senior attending Allegheny College, Meadville, Pennsylvania. Applicants must be in the top five percent of their class and demonstrate academic or extracurricular contributions to Allegheny College. A personal essay must be included with application packet. more...
Howard J. Burnett Presidential Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Washington & Jefferson College. Due date and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...
Gerald K. "The Cop" Mack Scholarship in English Literature
Scholarship for college juniors or seniors enrolled full-time at Saint Francis University majoring in English. Students must be local area residents, demonstrate academic achievement, and financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Fellows Program
Annual fellowships for full-time graduate students at one of the five Coro Centers to develop experience and skills to make a difference in your community, organization or industry. Semi-finalists will attend a five-day selection event. Recipients will participate in a nine month fellowship in the following areas: field assignments, public service projects, focus weeks, and seminars. Award amount may be a reduction or waiver of the tuition. Nonrenewable. more...
Monsignor Felix J. Labuda Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at DeSales University. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...

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