Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre
Dallas, Pennsylvania · Public
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$55,620
Acceptance Rate
95%
Graduation Rate
19%
Annual Tuition
$14,258
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre earn a median of $63,435 ten years after entry — 17% above the national median. Acceptance rate 94.5%, average SAT score 1200, in-state tuition $14,258.
At a Glance
Total Students
338
Retention Rate
79%
Faculty Ratio
10
Financial Aid
56%
Median Debt
$25,000
Campus Setting
Rural
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,200
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
550–680
SAT Math (middle 50%)
540–650
Institution Overview
Penn State Wilkes-Barre is a public institution with a student body of 338. The school has a high acceptance rate of 94.5%. The retention rate is 79.3%, and the graduation rate is 18.6%. The in-state tuition is $14,258.
One year after graduation, the median earnings are $54,468. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $55,620, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $63,435. The median debt for students is $25,000, and 55.9% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$54k
1 YEAR
$56k
5 YEARS
$63k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates earn a median salary of $54,468. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $55,620. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $63,435. The median debt for graduates is $25,000, and 55.9% of students receive financial aid.
The university has a student body of 338 students. The acceptance rate is 94.5%, and the graduation rate is 18.6%. The retention rate is 79.3%. In-state tuition costs $14,258.
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Campus Location
Dallas, Pennsylvania
Dallas, PA 18627-0217
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is located in Dallas, Pennsylvania. The campus is in a rural setting.