At a glance
Average net price
$27,743
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
63.2%
Admission rate
91%
Undergrad size
1,985
In-state tuition
$43,496
Out-of-state tuition
$43,496
Cost of attendance
$56,765
Median earnings (10y)
$63,454
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,136
- ACT midpoint
- 24
- Retention
- 71.6%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (24%), stem (22%), social sciences (19%).
- STEM22%
- Health18%
- Business17%
- Humanities & arts24%
- Social sciences19%
- Health professions17.8%~354 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business16.7%~332 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Liberal arts12.4%~246 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering8.9%~177 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~160 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology7.4%~147 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education7.2%~142 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication4.8%~95 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences3.9%~78 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~43 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~43 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.7%~35 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science1.5%~30 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~26 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.1%~22 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~17 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.4%~9 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.2%~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 366 | $50,596 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 351 | $106,744 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 272 | $64,105 | $28,813 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master's | 210 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 129 | $107,920 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 126 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 104 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 95 | $36,785 | $26,584 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 79 | $56,705 | — |
| Education, Other. | Master's | 75 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 73 | $61,200 | $27,000 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master's | 71 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 69 | $27,581 | $26,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 56 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 48 | $53,044 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 48 | $24,313 | $26,931 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 44 | $34,978 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 33 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 33 | $42,445 | $25,091 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | Bachelor's | 30 | $54,835 | $27,000 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Master's | 29 | $55,877 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 26 | $30,809 | $26,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 25 | $26,521 | $27,000 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 22 | $46,218 | $26,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 21 | $41,958 | $26,000 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | 17 | $126,057 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Master's | 11 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies. | Undergraduate certificate | 9 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Wilkes University
Wilkes University is a mid-sized institution located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,985 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Liberal arts.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Wilkes University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $27,743 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $43,496 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $56,765 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 63.2%, a above-average completion outcome. 71.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $63,454 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Wilkes University confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Liberal arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (24% of credentials), stem (22% of credentials), social sciences (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Wilkes University accepts 91% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,136. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 24.
Location & campus
Set in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania (city), Wilkes University draws students from across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Wilkes University
Q.How much does Wilkes University cost?
The average net price at Wilkes University is $27,743 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $56,765.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Wilkes University?
Wilkes University has a 6-year graduation rate of 63.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Wilkes University?
Wilkes University admits 91% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Wilkes University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Wilkes University graduate earns $63,454 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Wilkes University?
Published tuition is $43,496 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Wilkes University located?
Wilkes University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania (ZIP 18766).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Wilkes University at their official website.