Wilkes Barre Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Wilkes-Barre Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

There are at least 2 colleges in Wilkes-Barre, listed and described below. These schools represent 5,273 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 4,768 full-time students, and a reported 973 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Wilkes-Barre; see particularly Scranton, Hazleton, Dunmore, and Nanticoke colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Pennsylvania Colleges.

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Housing and buildings in Wilkes-Barre tend to be older than other areas.

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Colleges in Wilkes-Barre with Selective Admissions

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Based on 2008-2009 information.

Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing
350 Jumper Rd
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18705-0699

Programs: various nursing.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 159 students, 273 full-time equivalent.
SAT: not generally required.
Flexibility: AP credits.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Wilkes University
84 West South Street
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18766

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: teacher education and development, education courses, business management, elementary/middle school admin, pharmacy, liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, psychology.
Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 5,114 students, 4,495 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 973 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 460-560. Math: 470-600. Writing: 440-560.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Clarks Summit Colleges	1	5,126	1,016	650
Dunmore Colleges	2	14,018	1,347
Hazleton Colleges	4	23,329	1,269	456
Nanticoke Colleges	1	10,955	6,323
Scranton Colleges	6	76,415	10,901	3,762

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