WILKES UNIVERSITY

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Wilkes University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Wilkes-Barre, PA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

170 S Franklin St
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766
Main Phone: (570) 408-5000
Web Site: www.wilkes.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,723 (full-time equivalent) students. 92.7% of students attend full-time, while 7.3% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 221 male students and 218 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 50.3% of the student body, while females made up 49.7%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (1)%, Hispanic (1)%, and Asian (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 87.2% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 460. One quarter of students scored at least 570.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 460 or higher. One fourth of students scored 590 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
First-Professional Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Communications

General Communications

Computer

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Other Interdisciplinary Studies

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Romance Language And Literature

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Philosophy

Physical Sciences

Protective Services

Criminal Justice

Psychology

General Psychology

School Accreditation

Wilkes University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Wilkes University is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Wilkes University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Middle Atlantic States Conference (for football, basketball, and baseball).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and other sports.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Credit for life experience
Weekend college
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 29,252
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 21,560
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 29,252

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school rank is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.

Recommended (but not required):

A college preparatory program is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is neither required nor recommended.

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