Private American university located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
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". Wilkes University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,633 | 92% | 64% | 1119 | 23 |
| Tuition (in-state) |
|---|
| $39,914 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $21,491 |
| 30K - 48K | $20,640 |
| 48K - 75K | $24,564 |
| 75K - 110K | $27,958 |
| 110K+ | $33,125 |
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.
Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 3,600 | 2,261 | 1,339 |
Wilkes University is located at 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre PA 18766
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Wilkes University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Literature, Psychology, and Anthropology. Here are some of Wilkes University's most famous alumni:
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