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Wilkes University is a private university located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1933 as a satellite campus of Bucknell University and was granted the university status in 1990. The university, which enrolls more than 2,200 undergraduates and over 2,200 graduate students, offers a wide variety of degrees and programs through the following academic divisions:
Wilkes University’s athletics teams are nicknamed the Colonels and they participate in NCAA Division III sports. They are members of the Middle Atlantic Conference. Wilkes' teams participate in several of the intercollegiate sports including baseball, basketball, field hockey, football, golf, and lacrosse.
Wilkes University is a private university located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1933 as a satellite campus of Bucknell University and was granted the university status in 1990. The university, which enrolls more than 2,200 undergraduates and over 2,200 graduate students, offers a wide variety of degrees and programs through the following academic divisions:
Wilkes University’s athletics teams are nicknamed the Colonels and they participate in NCAA Division III sports. They are members of the Middle Atlantic Conference. Wilkes' teams participate in several of the intercollegiate sports including baseball, basketball, field hockey, football, golf, and lacrosse.
Wilkes University
84 West South Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766
General Phone: (570) 408-5000
http://www.wilkes.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 895 | teacher education and development, education courses, elementary/middle school admin, elementary school teaching, special ed, music teaching, history teaching, biology teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 156 | business management, accounting, entrepreneurship, electronic commerce |
| Liberal Arts | 151 | liberal arts and sciences, creative writing, history, English, political science, sociology, Spanish language, international relations, ... |
| Medicine | 71 | pharmacy |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 62 | registered nursing |
| Engineering | 51 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, engineering management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 42 | psychology |
| Science | 38 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, geology, physics |
| Media | 34 | communication studies, digital communications |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 20 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 9 | computer and info science, information science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 8 | drama |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | philosophy |
| Medical Administration | 1 | pharmacy courses, health care facilities management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
| Music | 0 | music performance |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Wilkes University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 986 | 14 |
| Bachelor's degree | 485 | 40 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 71 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Wilkes University had a total enrollment of 5,114 students (4,495 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 28% |
| Graduate | 72% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 76% |
| New Jersey | 14% |
| New York | 6% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
Wilkes University offers campus housing for 973 of its 4,495 (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 | 2,668 | 2,102 | 79% | 623 | 30% |
| Men | 1,307 | 1,009 | 77% | 324 | 32% |
| Women | 1,361 | 1,093 | 80% | 299 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 600 |
| SAT Writing | 440 | 560 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| 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% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,170 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,170 |
| Room and board | $ 10,680 |
| Room charge | $ 6,490 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,290 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,563 |
Financial Aid:
Wilkes University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 339400)
Wilkes University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $108,049 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $90,739 | 6 | $90,102 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $104,362 | 9 | $91,667 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $98,851 | 5 | $103,760 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $74,341 | 19 | $71,747 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 25 | $59,677 | 31 | $59,510 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $46,762 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 71 | $76,297 | 57 | $67,012 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Basketball | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Baseball | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Track | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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
Engineering/Industrial Management
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
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
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
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 2% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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