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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

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

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

Top 20% in Earnings

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre has an acceptance rate of 94.5%.