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Wilkes University

#675 in US ranking Wilkes-Barre, PA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$57,565
Tuition & fees
$44,742
Avg. aid
$27,309
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
91%
SAT range
1020–1250
ACT range
22–29

Outcomes

Graduation rate
63%
Median salary
$60,661
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Wilkes University?

Homecoming and commencement are recurring Wilkes University occasions that bring different parts of the campus community together. Homecoming centers on alumni returning to campus and typically includes opportunities to reconnect around university activities; commencement marks the completion of degrees.

Orientation is another recurring event with a practical purpose: it introduces new students to people, procedures, and campus resources before regular coursework is underway. The exact activities attached to Homecoming, orientation, and other annual programs can change. Students who want to attend a performance, academic lecture, service event, or cultural program should consult the current university events calendar rather than assume that a previous year's schedule or format will repeat.

What are the student housing and dining options at Wilkes University?

Wilkes University offers college-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational options, and campus dining plans. Housing availability does not mean every applicant has a guaranteed assignment or a choice of every room type.

Residence options include halls and other university-managed accommodations with arrangements that can differ by student year and location. About 58% of students were reported as living on campus. A prospective resident should check the current housing application, assignment timeline, eligibility rules, and whether a meal plan is required for the requested accommodation. Students living off campus should compare lease terms and commuting needs with the university's residence options.

Before accepting an assignment, students should verify what furnishings, network access, laundry, and meal-plan access are included. A reported housing-data field does not establish dependable high-speed internet in every unit, making the specifications for the particular building especially relevant.

Wilkes University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

No

Wilkes University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
13:1
Undergraduates living on campus
58%
Campus size
25 acres

Wilkes University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 3

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Wilkes University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

ES Farley Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

Yes

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Wilkes University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Wilkes University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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