Wilkes University
Wilkes
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18766
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences
Wilkes University is a private institution in Wilkes-Barre with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1134, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.9K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,454 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,700.
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History & Fun Facts
- •BUJC attracted many students who were the first members of their families to benefit from higher education as the need for junior colleges arose in urban areas.
- •The college opened in downtown Wilkes-Barre, where the first classes were held on the third floor of the Wilkes-Barre Business College building.
- •By 1945, the board of trustees formally moved to develop the junior college into a four-year institution.
- •In 1972, the Wilkes Barre area experienced the devastation of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Agnes that flooded much of the campus and downtown region.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1134
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
30.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,500
Programs (71)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
73%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
15
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from PA state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
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Distance to Cities
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