Wilkes University: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #2478 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #735 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #675 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #42 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #2 of 2 | In Wilkes-Barre |
| #1031 of 1,110 | For Astrobiology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 92%
- Undergraduates
- 2,243
- Graduates
- 2,538
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- wilkes.edu
Wilkes University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 91% | 93% |
| Applicants | 3,633 | 1,832 | 1,801 |
| Admissions | 3,334 | 1,658 | 1,676 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 476 | 236 | 240 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 16 | 9 | 7 |
1,942 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,341 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
425 or 89%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1040
or below
75% of them
had 1230
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Wilkes University are 1040-1230 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
51 or 11%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Wilkes University are 20-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 3617 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 368 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 276 (6%) |
| Asian | 143 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 126 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 125 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 117 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $25,058 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $25,051 |
| $48-75K | $28,221 |
| $75-110K | $31,157 |
| $110K+ | $34,459 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,888 | $26,400 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,888 | $26,400 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,888 | $26,400 |
| Fee in-district | $1,864 | $1,968 |
| Fee in-state | $1,864 | $1,968 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,864 | $1,968 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 1,184 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,400 |
| Room charge | $9,306 |
| Meal charge | $6,094 |
Wilkes University Majors
| Major | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 96 | 155 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 179 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 144 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 48 | 39 | |
| Education, Other | 75 | ||
| Pharmacy | 74 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 65 | ||
| Elementary and Middle School Administration & Principalship | 56 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 54 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 51 | 2 | |
| Nursing Practice | 52 | ||
| Creative Writing | 36 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 25 | ||
| Psychology, General | 22 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 21 | ||
| Online Educator & Online Teaching | 21 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 18 | 2 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 18 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 17 | ||
| Finance, General | 17 | ||
| History, General | 16 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 15 | ||
| Neuroscience | 15 | ||
| Criminology | 14 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 14 | ||
| Accounting | 12 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 12 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 12 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 12 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 8 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| International School Administration & Leadership | 2 | 4 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 5 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | 1 | |
| Sociology, General | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 1 | 2 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 3 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 3 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 553 | 822 | 147 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 61% | 66% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 8 | 51 |
| 1992 | 11 | 44 |
| 1993 | 15 | 50 |
| 1994 | 10 | 53 |
| 1995 | 19 | 59 |
| 1996 | 7 | 50 |
| 1997 | 15 | 81 |
| 1998 | 23 | 109 |
| 1999 | 12 | 146 |
| 2000 | 17 | 152 |
| 2001 | 17 | 183 |
| 2002 | 20 | 222 |
| 2003 | 17 | 173 |
| 2004 | 15 | 257 |
| 2005 | 23 | 328 |
| 2006 | 17 | 341 |
| 2007 | 13 | 388 |
| 2008 | 27 | 578 |
| 2009 | 30 | 680 |
| 2010 | 29 | 795 |
| 2011 | 40 | 843 |
| 2012 | 51 | 982 |
| 2013 | 52 | 1177 |
| 2014 | 71 | 1371 |
| 2015 | 60 | 1567 |
| 2016 | 60 | 1511 |
| 2017 | 66 | 1667 |
| 2018 | 77 | 1816 |
| 2019 | 81 | 2099 |
| 2020 | 64 | 2725 |
| 2021 | 54 | 3003 |
Notable alumni
-
Frank Zane
- Enrolled in Wilkes University
- In 1964 graduated with Bachelor of Science in education
- Occupations
- bodybuilderhigh school teacher
- Biography
-
Frank Zane is an American retired professional bodybuilder and author. He is a three-time Mr. Olympia, and his physique is considered one of the greatest in the history of bodybuilding due to his meticulous focus on symmetry and proportion. He was inducted in the IFBB Hall of Fame in 1999.
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Marlon James
- Occupations
- novelistwriter
- Biography
-
Marlon James is a Jamaican writer. He is the author of five novels: John Crow's Devil (2005), The Book of Night Women (2009), A Brief History of Seven Killings (2014), winner of the 2015 Man Booker Prize, Black Leopard, Red Wolf (2019), and Moon Witch, Spider King (2022). Now living in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the U.S., James teaches literature at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is also a faculty lecturer at St. Francis College's Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing.
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Eddie Day Pashinski
- Years
- 1945-.. (age 77)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Edwin A. "Eddie Day" Pashinski is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 121st District who was elected in 2006. His district includes Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre Township, Ashley, Plains Township and two wards in Hanover Township, all in Luzerne County.
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Steve Poleskie
- Occupations
- aircraft pilotdesignerartist
- Biography
-
Stephen 'Steve' Poleskie was an artist and writer. The son of a high school teacher, Poleskie graduated from Wilkes University in 1959 with a degree in Economics. A self-taught artist, Poleskie had his first one-person show at the Everhart Museum, Scranton, Pennsylvania in 1958, while still in college. These works were largely abstract expressionistic in nature.
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Daniel Klem
- Occupations
- ornithologistuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Daniel Klem Jr. is an American ornithologist, known for his pioneering research into the mortality of birds due to glass windows. He is a Sarkis Acopian Professor of Ornithology and Conservation Biology at Muhlenberg College. He has been teaching there since 1979.
General info
| Alternative names | Wilkes WU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1933 |
| Motto | Unity Amidst Diversity |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic Calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 686 |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 84 West South Street Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 18766 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 44,000 |
| Phone | 5704085000 |
| Fax | +1 (570) 408 4904 |