Wilkes University

Wilkes University

Northeast Region
City Campus Setting
Medium Size
2,076 Undergrad Enrollment
13:1 Student:Faculty
Doctoral Highest Degree
Accepts Tuition Rewards
84 W South St - Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766

From Wilkes University

By providing small classes with PhD-level faculty, Wilkes University (Wilkes-Barre, PA) provides an environment where students can engage in study under the guidance of people passionately interested in their fields.

With a small student-to-faculty ratio, professors and students have an outstanding opportunity to build a professional relationship that benefits students beyond their college years. Founded in 1933, the university provides students with the experience, mentoring and education necessary for both career preparation and intellectual development.

Over 95 percent of the University’s more than 2,000 students are offered some form of financial aid. With 37 majors and 13 minors to choose from, Wilkes students can find a program to match their interests and career goals. Our students remain engaged on campus through over 50 clubs and organizations or by participating in one of 16 intercollegiate sports teams.

Neighborhood

Wilkes University's downtown Wilkes-Barre location puts students within walking distance of local restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues along South Street and the surrounding historic district. The campus sits near the Susquehanna River and benefits from ongoing revitalization efforts in the downtown area, offering students access to cultural events, galleries, and a growing food scene. With most amenities reachable on foot, students can easily explore the neighborhood while enjoying the affordability and tight-knit community feel of a smaller Pennsylvania city.
85
Very Walkable
Walk Score
30
Some Transit
Transit Score
60
Bikeable
Bike Score
½ mile
1 mile
2 miles
Food & Drink
Restaurants & Bars
Daily Needs
Grocery & Services
Shopping & Entertainment
Shopping & Entertainment
Health & Wellness
Gyms, Parks & Hospitals
Transit Access
Rail (subway, train, light rail)
Bus stops & stations
Median rent nearby: ~$934/mo

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Early Action Nov 29, 2026
Rolling Admission Open Applications are reviewed as they arrive
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
Personal essay
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 19 1020 - 1250  
ACT 2 22 - 29  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 7,660 49 % 50 % -
Number admitted 6,943 49 % 50 % 1 %
Number enrolled 647 48 % 51 % -
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

Featured Video

Majors & Degrees

Certificate
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Doctoral
Top 10 in enrollment
Top 5 in enrollment
Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Bachelor Master Doctor Cert.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry — — —
Biology/Biological Sciences — — —
Neuroscience — — —
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting — — —
Business Administration and Management —
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management — — —
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies — — —
Finance — — —
Hospitality Administration/Management — — —
Marketing/Marketing Management — — —
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Speech Communication and Rhetoric — — —
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia — — —
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Computer and Information Sciences — — —
Information Science/Studies — — —
Education Curriculum and Instruction — — —
Education — — —
Educational Leadership and Administration — — —
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship — — —
International School Administration/Leadership — —
Educational/Instructional Technology — — —
Special Education and Teaching — —
Elementary Education and Teaching — — —
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching — — —
Online Educator/Online Teaching — — —
Secondary Education and Teaching — — —
English/Language Arts Teacher Education — — —
Mathematics Teacher Education — — —
Reading Teacher Education — — —
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education — — —
Social Studies Teacher Education — — —
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas — — —
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor — — —
Engineering Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering — — —
Civil Engineering — — —
Electrical and Electronics Engineering — —
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering — — —
Mechanical Engineering — —
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians Engineering/Industrial Management — —
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature — — —
Creative Writing — — —
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Spanish Language and Literature — — —
Health Professions and Related Programs Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist — — —
Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy — — —
Pharmacy — — —
Nursing Practice — — —
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse —
History History — — —
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies — — —
Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics — —
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Sustainability Studies — — —
Natural Resources and Conservation Environmental Science — — —
Philosophy and Religious Studies Philosophy — — —
Physical Sciences Chemistry — — —
Geology/Earth Science — — —
Physics — — —
Psychology Psychology — — —
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Public Administration — — —
Social Sciences Criminology — — —
Geographic Information Science and Cartography — — —
International Relations and Affairs — — —
Political Science and Government — — —
Sociology — — —
Visual and Performing Arts Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts — — —
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology — — —

Athletics

NCAA Division III with football
Sport Men Women
Baseball
Basketball
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field, X-Country
Volleyball
Wrestling

Campus Images

Mission Statement

To continue the Wilkes tradition of liberally educating our students for lifelong learning and success in a constantly evolving and multicultural world through a commitment to individualized attention, exceptional teaching, scholarship and academic excellence, while continuing the university-s commitment to community engagement.