Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania · Private Non-Profit · Founded N/A
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$54,128
Acceptance Rate
92%
Graduation Rate
60%
Annual Tuition
$42,286
At a Glance
Total Students
1,893
Retention Rate
74%
Faculty Ratio
13
Financial Aid
70%
Median Debt
$26,000
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Private Non-Profit
Founded
N/A
Institution Overview
Wilkes University is a private, non-profit institution with a student body of 1,893. The university has a high acceptance rate of 91.5%. The graduation rate is 59.8%, and the retention rate is 73.5%. The in-state tuition is $42,286.
One year after graduation, the median earnings are $59,604. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $54,128. Ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $63,454. The median debt for students is $26,000, and 70.2% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$60k
1 YEAR
$54k
5 YEARS
$63k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Wilkes University alumni earn a median of $59,604. Five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $54,128. However, ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $63,454. The median debt for graduates is $26,000.
Wilkes University has a student body of 1,893 students. The university has a high acceptance rate of 91.5% and a graduation rate of 59.8%. The retention rate is 73.5%. The in-state tuition is $42,286, and 70.2% of students receive financial aid.
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Campus Location
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766
Wilkes University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The campus is in a city setting.