Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, PA • private • Division III | Landmark Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban (City: Small)

Student Population

Undergrad: 2,225 • Total: 7,059

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

Wilkes-Barre, PA
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Website

https://www.wilkes.edu/

Region

Mid East

Carnegie Classification

D/PU: Doctoral/Professional Universities

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,044 (46.9%) • Female: 1,181 (53.1%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

91.5%

5,866 admitted from 6,414 applicants

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 510-640
Math: 513-630
Total: 1023-1270

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

20-29

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/29/2025
Rolling:	Rolling

Academic Outcomes

Freshman Retention Rate

73.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$60,877

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $41,518

Room & Board

$16,166

Books & Supplies

$3,193

Students Receiving Pell Grants

34%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

Division III

Conference

Landmark Conference

Men's Sports (12)

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Swimming Tennis

Women's Sports (11)

Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis

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