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Wilkes University can be found in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania (a small city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at Wilkes University.
The most common majors at the school are in education and teaching.
Wilkes University does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 478 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 470 to 600, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way Wilkes University works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 4,480 students were enrolled in the school.
Wilkes University offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Wilkes University
84 West South Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766
General Phone: (570) 408-5000
Admissions Phone: (570) 408-4400
Financial Aid Phone: (570) 408-4345
http://www.wilkes.edu
Wilkes University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 800 | teacher education and development, education courses, elementary/middle school admin, elementary school teaching, special ed, biology teaching, history teaching, music teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 117 | business management, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 104 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, sociology, political science, Spanish language, interdisciplinary studies, international relations, ... |
| Medicine | 69 | pharmacy |
| Engineering | 40 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering |
| Science | 39 | biology, geology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 35 | psychology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 35 | registered nursing |
| Media | 27 | communication studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 15 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer and info science, information science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 7 | drama |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Music | 2 | music performance |
| Medical Adminstration | 1 | health care facilities management |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Wilkes University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 835 | 12 |
| Bachelor's degree | 405 | 35 |
| First-professional degree | 69 | 1 |
In 2005, Wilkes University had a total enrollment of 4,480 students (3,195 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 34% |
| Graduate | 62% |
| First Professional | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 79% |
| New Jersey | 9% |
| New York | 8% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
Wilkes University offers campus housing for 974 of its 3,195 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,593 | 2,056 | 79% | 564 | 27% |
| Men | 1,220 | 933 | 76% | 262 | 28% |
| Women | 1,373 | 1,123 | 82% | 302 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 478 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 600 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (570) 408-4400
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,646 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,646 |
| Room and board | $ 9,240 |
| Room charge | $ 5,600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,640 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Wilkes University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 339400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (570) 408-4345
Wilkes University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 47 | 23 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 19 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $93,043 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $75,279 | 3 | $74,127 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $84,084 | 5 | $75,412 |
*: 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 | 19 | $73,831 | 4 | $73,823 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 27 | $64,251 | 17 | $59,697 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $46,220 | 13 | $45,301 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $36,474 | 3 | $43,547 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 68 | $60,467 | 37 | $54,857 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Basketball | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Baseball | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wilkes University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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