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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

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Total Students

1,893

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Retention Rate

74%

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Faculty Ratio

13

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Financial Aid

70%

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Median Debt

$26,000

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Campus Setting

City

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Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

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Founded

N/A

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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.

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Earning Projection Over Time

$60k

1 YEAR

$54k

5 YEARS

$63k

10 YEARS

Top 23% in Earnings

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

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Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766

Wilkes University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wilkes University has an acceptance rate of 92%.