Average

Score: 51/100

Wilkes University

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18766

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 60%

Outcomes

72/100

Affordability

14/100

Resources

C+

57/100

Experience

70/100

Prestige

40/100

Quick Stats

5,198

Total Enrollment

60%

Graduation Rate

73%

Retention Rate

13.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

91%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

🏆 Where Wilkes University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship

of 8 schools

#18

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other

of 28 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$40,308	$40,308
Room	$9,680
Board	$6,630
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$61,885	$61,885

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

40%

Receive Pell Grants

83%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 438 grads/yr Educational/Instructional Technology 119 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 83 grads/yr Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 77 grads/yr Pharmacy 68 grads/yr Creative Writing 65 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 57 grads/yr Curriculum and Instruction 51 grads/yr Reading Teacher Education 48 grads/yr Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship 46 grads/yr Psychology, General 41 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 28 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 26 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 24 grads/yr Nursing Practice 23 grads/yr Online Educator/Online Teaching 22 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 20 grads/yr Finance, General 17 grads/yr Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 17 grads/yr Neuroscience 17 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Wilkes University's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses

$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs

Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Instructional coordinators

$75k/yr 232,600 jobs

Training and development specialists

$66k/yr 452,300 jobs

Librarians and media collections specialists

$64k/yr 142,100 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Student Demographics

5,198

Total Students

69%

Women

91%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 70%

Hispanic 8%

Black 12%

Asian 4%

Two or More 3%

Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 19%

Hybrid (Some Online) 23%

Fully Online 58%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 91%

25-64 (Adult) 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Wilkes University?

Wilkes University has an acceptance rate of 91%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Wilkes University?

Tuition at Wilkes University is $40,308 for in-state students and $40,308 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Wilkes University?

The graduation rate at Wilkes University is 60%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Wilkes University a good school?

Wilkes University has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Wilkes University?

Wilkes University has a total enrollment of 5,198 students. Most students (91%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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