Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Wilkes University is a private university located in Wilkes-Barre, PA, serving approximately 1,893 students. It has an acceptance rate of 91%.
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Tuition
$42,286
Acceptance
91.46%
Students
5,135
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$42,286
Out-of-State Tuition
$42,286
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,006
Avg Off-Campus Living
$9,607
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.4×Graduates earn about 2.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
60%
Freshman Retention
73%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
91.46%
SAT range
1023 - 1270
ACT range
20 - 29
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
5,135
Undergrads
1,893
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
19
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
5
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.53
Property Rate / 1,000
1.58
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Wilkes-Barre
Violent Rate / 100k
441
Property Rate / 100k
1,862
Location
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Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766
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