Wilkes University
PrivateWilkes-Barre, PA
Located in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Wilkes University is a private small school with roughly 1,985 undergraduates. Wilkes University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 91%. Its highest-earning reported major is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Health Professions and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $92,034/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Dec 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Confirm on Wilkes University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Wilkes University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Wilkes University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Wilkes University's acceptance rate?
Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, PA admits approximately 91% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Wilkes University?
Admitted students at Wilkes University typically score between 1020–1250 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Wilkes University?
Admitted students at Wilkes University typically score between 22–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Wilkes University cost?
Wilkes University's total cost of attendance is reported at $56,765 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Wilkes University?
Wilkes University's deadlines are Early Action Dec 1, 2026; Regular Decision Jan 15, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Wilkes University require students to live on campus?
No -- Wilkes University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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