Also known as
- Wilkes
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
4,707
78.4% Female
21.6% Male
Institution Overview
System
-2
School Type
Private not-for-profit (no religious affiliation)
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
City: Small
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
74
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
22
Doctoral Research
3
Doctoral Professional
2
Distance
20
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.21%
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.33%
Asian
14.64%
Black or African American
5.88%
Hispanic or Latino
0.08%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
70.83%
White
2.15%
Two or more races
1.64%
Unknown
0.23%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Admissions Office Web Address
https://www.wilkes.edu/admissions/index.aspx
Tuition & Aid
Average Tuition
$24,024
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
22
Master's (Distance)
15
Doctor's Degree Research
3
Doctor's Degree Research (Distance)
3
Doctor's Degree Professional
2
Doctor's Degree Professional (Distance)
1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
1
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Creative Writing | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Education, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Doctoral – Research | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | 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 Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
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 | Yes |
| 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 | 166 | 166 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 166 | 166 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 107 | 107 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 39 | 39 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average Tuition
$24,024
Financial aid office web address
https://www.wilkes.edu/admissions/financial-aid/index.aspx
Tuition & Fees
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $24,024 |
| Full time Fees | $2,064 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $1,001 |
Tuition & Fees By Program
| Program | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy | $44,370 | $3,336 |
Tuition Plan Options
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
4,707
78.4% Female
21.6% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.21%
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.33%
Asian
14.64%
Black or African American
5.88%
Hispanic or Latino
0.08%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
70.83%
White
2.15%
Two or more races
1.64%
Unknown
0.23%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 3 | 7 |
| Asian | 46 | 158 |
| Black Or African American | 109 | 580 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 53 | 224 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 1 | 3 |
| Non-resident Alien | 10 | 1 |
| White | 761 | 2,573 |
| Two Or More Races | 20 | 81 |
| Unknown | 13 | 64 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
890
22.8% Male
77.2% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
40
40.0% Male
60.0% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
91
33.0% Male
67.0% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
No
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | |
| On-campus day care for student's children | No |
| None of the above services are offered | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
84 West South Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766
Phone
570-408-5000
Fax
Email
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