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Penn State Wilkes-Barre is in Lehman, Pennsylvania. Lehman is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Penn State Wilkes-Barre issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include business and management, computer science and engineering, engineering technician, and security and law enforcement.
Not all applicants to Penn State Wilkes-Barre are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 540 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 440 to 540 in 2005.
The most successful professors at Penn State Wilkes-Barre are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 699 students study at the school (in 2005).
Very few students at Penn State Wilkes-Barre attend part-time.
More complete details are provided below.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre
Old Rte 115
Lehman, PA 18627
General Phone: (570) 675-2171
Admissions Phone: (570) 675-9238
Financial Aid Phone: (570) 675-9242
http://www.wb.psu.edu/
Penn State Wilkes-Barre awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 41 | business management, business |
| Engineering Technician | 28 | surveying tech, electronics tech, telecommunications tech, mechanical engineering tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 26 | information science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 20 | criminal justice and safety |
| Liberal Arts | 7 | liberal arts and sciences, English |
| Engineering | 1 | manufacturing engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Penn State Wilkes-Barre in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 85 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 38 | 8 |
In 2005, Penn State Wilkes-Barre had a total enrollment of 699 students (600 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 66% |
| Women | 34% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 92% |
| New York | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lehman, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 453 | 381 | 84% | 170 | 45% |
| Men | 278 | 237 | 85% | 113 | 48% |
| Women | 175 | 144 | 82% | 57 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 5% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (570) 675-9238
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,332 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,040 |
Financial Aid:
Penn State Wilkes-Barre participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332917)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (570) 675-9242
Penn State Wilkes-Barre has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 2 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $78,522 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $65,331 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $56,073 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $49,381 | 3 | $52,197 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $59,609 | 6 | $53,510 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
ENGINEERING
Manufacturing Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Penn State Wilkes-Barre Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force)
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Engineering Technician
Security And Law Enforcement
Computer Science And Engineering
Business And Management
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