Wilkes University

Wilkes University

Northeast Region
City Campus Setting
Medium Size
1,956 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
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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 27 1023 - 1270  
ACT 2 20 - 29  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 6,414 56 % 43 % -
Number admitted 5,866 55 % 44 % 1 %
Number enrolled 513 53 % 46 % -
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

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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 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

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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.