Wilkes University-Private
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
4,680 (2,351 undergraduates)
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2019-20 Accepted: 79%
4 Year Graduation Rate: 50%
5 Year Graduation Rate: 59%
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1. COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID INDICATORS
Scholarships
2019-20 Total Expenses: $57,530
Average Net Price 18-19: $27,393
Freshman Non-Federal Loans: 29%
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2. 75th PERCENTILE TEST SCORES
SAT EBRW: 608
SAT Math: 610
ACT: 26
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3. Wilkes University Common Data Set-not posted
(Sources: Big Future, College Data)
Percent Freshman not in top quarter of class: 53%
Percent Freshman with GPA <3.50: 81%
Percent of Freshman Need Met: 76%
Percent of Non-Need Freshman Receiving Awards: 48%
Average Freshman Non-Need Award: $16,673
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Class Schedule: Yes
Shows Class Capacity: Yes
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4. Athletics
NCAA D3, Middle Atlantic Conference
5. Reasons to consider Wilkes University:
Honors Program
Cross Registration
Emerging Leaders Program
Institute for Energy and Environmental Research
Institute for Public & Economic Development
Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Max Rosenn Lecture Series in Law and Humanities
Wallops Island Marine Science Consortium
Institute for Environmental Sciences and Sustainability
Credit Accepted
Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Wilkes University in Pennsylvania is a member of the Wallops Island Marine Science Consortium which allows students to participate in summer laboratory and field activities. Undergraduates collaborating with faculty carry out most research at the Institute for Environmental Science and Sustainability. The School of Business sponsors Social Cyclical Awareness Projects where students works on a community service project for a semester. Communication students run the Zebra Communications public relations agency. Criminology majors have the opportunity to complete a three-semester capstone sequence and develop research and statistical skills. The Center for Free Enterprise & Entrepreneurship provides students with opportunities for internships and consulting. Students can intern at the Institute for Public Policy & Economic Development which is a partnership between area universities.
