Also known as
- Wilkes
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
3,959
70.8% Female
29.2% Male
Institution Overview
School Type
Private not-for-profit (no religious affiliation)
Region
Mid East DE DC MD NJ NY PA
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
City: Small
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
63
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
21
Doctoral Research
1
Doctoral Professional
2
Distance
13
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Student Body
Demographics
0.18%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.21%
Asian
1.94%
Black or African American
1.87%
Hispanic or Latino
0.13%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
86.54%
White
1.72%
Two or more races
5.38%
Unknown
1.04%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$45
Admissions Office Web Address
www.wilkes.edu/admissions/index.aspx
Tuition & Aid
Average Tuition
$21,600
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
21
Master's (Distance)
12
Doctor's Degree Research
1
Doctor's Degree Professional
2
Doctor's Degree Professional (Distance)
1
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Biology Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Creative Writing | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Education, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| History Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Nursing Practice | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | Yes |
| Pharmacy | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Reading Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 173 | 173 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 173 | 173 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 101 | 101 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 46 | 46 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 26 | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 26 | 26 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media Occupations
Library and Student Academic Affairs and Other Education Services Occupations
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average Tuition
$21,600
Financial aid office web address
www.wilkes.edu/admissions/financial-aid/index.aspx
Tuition fee varies by residency status
No
Typical Room
$7,974
Typical Board
$5,292
Tuition & Fees
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $21,600 |
| Full time Fees | $1,680 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $970 |
Tuition & Fees By Program
| Program | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | $32,724 | $3,364 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
3,959
70.8% Female
29.2% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.18%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.21%
Asian
1.94%
Black or African American
1.87%
Hispanic or Latino
0.13%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
86.54%
White
1.72%
Two or more races
5.38%
Unknown
1.04%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 2 | 5 |
| Asian | 17 | 31 |
| Black Or African American | 26 | 51 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 21 | 53 |
| Non-resident Alien | 31 | 10 |
| White | 969 | 2,457 |
| Two Or More Races | 25 | 43 |
| Unknown | 64 | 149 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | Yes |
| On-campus day care for student's children | No |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
84 West South Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766
Phone
570-408-5000
Fax
Email
