Wilkes University
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About Wilkes University
According to Wikipedia, Wilkes University is a private university in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. It has over 2,200 undergraduates and over 2,200 graduate students . Wilkes was founded in 1933 as a satellite campus of Bucknell University, and became an independent institution in 1947, naming itself Wilkes College, after English radical politician John Wilkes after whom Wilkes-Barre is named. The school was granted university status in January 1990. It is classified among "Doctoral/Professional Universities" and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Wilkes University's Online Degrees
Wilkes University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,798 | 94% | 59% | 1160 | 23 |
How Much Does Wilkes University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition (in-state) |
|---|
| $41,112 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $23,447 |
| 30K - 48K | $22,725 |
| 48K - 75K | $25,303 |
| 75K - 110K | $29,648 |
| 110K+ | $31,865 |
How Much Do Wilkes University Graduates Make?
If you graduate from Wilkes University, then you can expect to earn an average of $58,600 per year. You also have a 94% chance of being employed after 10 years.
Wilkes University's Demographics
Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 7,263 | 2,522 | 4,741 |
Where is Wilkes University?
Wilkes University is located at 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre PA 18766
What Is Wilkes University Known For?
Wilkes University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Chemistry
- Literature
- Engineering
- Psychology
- Communications
- Biology
- Political Science
- Mathematics
- Earth Sciences
- Nursing
- Physics
- Sociology
- Philosophy
- Business
- Computer Science
- History
- Medical
- Education
Wilkes University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Who Are Wilkes University's Most Influential Alumni?
Wilkes University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Literature, Psychology, and Chemistry. Here are some of Wilkes University's most famous alumni:
- Catherine D. DeAngelis
- An American physician.
- Donora Hillard
- An American educator, author.
- James E. Mark
- An American engineer.
- Jesse Choper
- An An American constitutional law scholar and a former dean.
- Ann Bartuska
- An American biologist and ecologist.
- Catherine Chandler
- An American writer.
- Daniel Klem
- A United States ornithologist, known for his pioneering research into the mortality of birds due to glass windows.
- Steve Poleskie
- An American artist.
- Lawrence Hilton Jacobs
- An American actor.
