College Report Card: Wilkes University
Wilkes University Contact Information:
School Name:
Wilkes University
Street Address:
84 West South Street
City, State & Zip:
Wilkes-barre, PA 18766
Location On Map:
General Phone #:
5704085000
Financial Aid Phone #:
5704084345
Admissions Phone #:
5704084400
Website:
Wilkes University General Characteristics:
Type of Institution:
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
General Types Of
Programs Offered:
Programs Offered:
Academic - Instructional program leading toward an associate's, bachelor's, master's, doctor's, or first-professional degree or resulting in credits that can be applied to one of these degrees.
Continuing Professional - Programs and courses designed specifically for individuals who have completed a professional degree (such as law, medicine, dentistry, or social work) to obtain additional training in their particular field of study.
School Classification:
Masters Colleges and Universities I
(Offers a wide range of baccalaureate programs, and are committed to graduate education through the master’s degree. They award 40 or more master’s degrees per year across three or more disciplines. )
(Offers a wide range of baccalaureate programs, and are committed to graduate education through the master’s degree. They award 40 or more master’s degrees per year across three or more disciplines. )
School Calendar System:
Semester - Consists of two semesters during the academic year with about 16 weeks for each semester of instruction. There may be an additional summer session.
Highest Level Of Offering:
Master's degree
Offers Undergraduate Degrees Or Certificates:
Yes
Offers Graduate Degrees:
Yes
Offers First-Proffesional Programs:
Yes
Credit Accpeted For 'Life Experiences':
Yes
Advanced placement (AP) Credits Accepted:
Yes
'Dual Credit' Accepted:
No
Federal Financial Aid Available:
Eligible students may receive federal financial aid:
Federal Pell Grant Program -
(More Info?)
A grant program for undergraduate students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program -
(More Info?)
A Campus-Based Program that provides grant assistance to needy undergraduate students. Priority in awarding Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) funds is given to students who have exceptional financial need and are Federal Pell grant recipients. (Close)
Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program -
(More Info?)
A campus-based, federally funded employment program that provides paid jobs for students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Perkins Loan Program -
(More Info?)
This campus-based loan program provides low-interest student loans to students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Direct Loan Program -
(More Info?)
A federal program in which the U.S. government (not a commercial lender) provides four types of education loans to student and parent borrowers directly through schools:
These loans are referred to collectively as Direct Loans. The same types of loans are available through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, but in that program, commercial lenders provide the funds to eligible students. (Close)
- Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized, for students)
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (for students)
- Federal Direct PLUS Loan (for parents)
- Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (for students and parents)
These loans are referred to collectively as Direct Loans. The same types of loans are available through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, but in that program, commercial lenders provide the funds to eligible students. (Close)
Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program -
(More Info?)
A federal loan program under which commercial lenders provide education loans to student and parent borrowers. The program offers four types of loans: Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized, for students), Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (for students), Federal Direct PLUS Loan (for parents), Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (for students and parents). All of these are long-term loans insured by state or private nonprofit guaranty agencies that are reimbursed by the federal government for all or part of any insurance claims paid to lenders. This guarantee replaces the collateral or security usually required with long-term consumer loans. (The same types of loans are available through the Federal Direct Loan Program, but in that program, the U.S government provides the funds directly through schools.) (Close)
Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) Program -
(More Info?)
A Title IV gift-aid program jointly funded by the federal government and participating states. It provides state scholarship or grant assistance to students who show financial need. Formerly called the State Student Incentive Grant (SSIG) Program. (Close)
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program -
(More Info?)
A Title IV financial aid program that makes scholarships available to full-time postsecondary students with exceptional ability and promise. Students apply for the merit-based scholarships through their state education agencies. (Close)
Other General Characteristics:
Geographic Region:
Mid East
Degree Of Urbanization: Mid-size city
Institution Has Own Library
Institution Executive: Joseph E. Gilmour, PRESIDENT
Degree Of Urbanization: Mid-size city
Institution Has Own Library
Institution Executive: Joseph E. Gilmour, PRESIDENT
Wilkes University
Degrees & Certificates Offered -
By Level:
Bachelor's degree Master's degree First-professional degreeWilkes University
Degrees & Certificates Offered -
By Award / Degree:
The following represents degrees that were awarded by Wilkes University between July 1, 2003 and June 30, 2004. Please note that the school may no longer offer any single degree program listed here and / or may offer additional new programs not shown below. Please verify with Wilkes University that the program you are looking for is still available.
Wilkes University Special Learning Oppertunities:
Cooperative (work-study) program
Distance learning opportunities
Dual enrollment
ROTC
ROTC: Air Force
Study abroad
Weekend college
Teacher certification:
Below the postsecondary level
Below the postsecondary level
Teacher certification:
Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization.
Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization.
Teacher certifcation:
Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers.
Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers.
Wilkes University Student Services Offered:
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Wilkes University Estimated Student Expenses:
Undergraduate Tution, Fees, Other Charges:
In-District:
Tuition: $19428
Required Fees: $980
Per Credit Hour Charge: $566
Required Fees: $980
Per Credit Hour Charge: $566
In-State:
Tuition: $19428
Required Fees: $980
Per Credit Hour Charge: $566
Required Fees: $980
Per Credit Hour Charge: $566
Out-Of-State:
Tuition: $19428
Required Fees: $980
Per Credit Hour Charge: $566
Required Fees: $980
Per Credit Hour Charge: $566
Graduate Program Tution, Fees, Other Charges:
In-District:
Tuition: $16224
Required Fees: $720
Per Credit Hour Charge: $706
Required Fees: $720
Per Credit Hour Charge: $706
In-State:
Tuition: $16224
Required Fees: $720
Per Credit Hour Charge: $706
Required Fees: $720
Per Credit Hour Charge: $706
Out-Of-State:
Tuition: $16224
Required Fees: $720
Per Credit Hour Charge: $706
Required Fees: $720
Per Credit Hour Charge: $706
Other General Charges - 2004-05:
Books & Supplies:
$1050
On Campus - Room and Board:
$8924
On Campus - Other Expenses:
$1500
Off Campus (Not With Family) - Room and Board:
$6000
Off Campus (Not With Family) - Other Expenses:
$1400
Off Campus (Living With Family) - Other Expenses:
$1900
Specialty Program Charges & Fees:
Pharmacy:
In-State Tuition: $19428
In-State Required Fees: $980
Out-Of-State Tuition: $19428
Out-Of-State Required Fees: $980
In-State Required Fees: $980
Out-Of-State Tuition: $19428
Out-Of-State Required Fees: $980
Wilkes University Undergraduate Financial Aid Details - Fall 2004:
Total Number Of Undergraduates, All Years:
2055
Number Of Undergraduates:
510 (25% of all undergrads)
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Any Financial Aid:
507 (99%)
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Federal Grant Aid:
179 (35%)
Average Amount: $3034
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving State Or Local Grant Aid:
294 (58%)
Average Amount: $3054
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Institutional Grant Aid:
504 (99%)
Average Amount: $9570
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Loan Aid:
445 (87%)
Average Amount: $4983
Average Amount: $4983
Wilkes University Admissions Details:
Has Application Fee?
Yes:
Undergraduate Application Fee: $35
Graduate Application Fee: $35
First-Professional Application Fee: $0
Undergraduate Application Fee: $35
Graduate Application Fee: $35
First-Professional Application Fee: $0
Admissions Considerations:
Secondary School GPA:
Required
Secondary School Rank:
>Required
Secondary School
Record:
Record:
Required
Completion Of College
Prepatory Program:
Prepatory Program:
Recommended
Recommendations:
Required
Formal Demonstration
of Competencies:
of Competencies:
Neither required nor recommended
Admission test scores
(ACT / SAT):
(ACT / SAT):
Required
TOEFL (Test of English
as a Foreign Language):
as a Foreign Language):
Neither required nor recommended
Fall 2003 Undergraduate Admissions Details:
Number Of Applicants:Men: 1199
Women: 1133
Total: 2332
Women: 1133
Total: 2332
Number Admitted:Men: 935
Women: 943
Total: 1878
Women: 943
Total: 1878
Number Who Enrolled Full Time:
Men: 275
Women: 235
Total: 510
Women: 235
Total: 510
Number Who Enrolled Part Time:
Men: 7
Women: 6
Total: 13
Women: 6
Total: 13
Fall 2003 Test Score Details:
Number Students Submitting SAT Scores:
508 (99%)
SAT Verbal Scores:25th Percentile - 480
75th Percentile - 590
75th Percentile - 590
SAT Math Scores:25th Percentile - 490
75th Percentile - 620
75th Percentile - 620
Wilkes University Enrollment Information:
Students:
4364
Undergraduate Students:
2108
Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
2069
First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
561
Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
1508
Undergraduate NON-Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
39
Graduate Students:
1977
First Professional Students:
279
Full Time Students:
2267
Full Time Undergraduate Students:
1896
Full Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
1896
Full Time First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
551
Full Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
1345
Full Time Graduate Students:
96
Full Time First Professional Students:
275
Part Time Students:
2097
Part Time Undergraduate Students:
212
Part Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
173
Part Time First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
10
Part Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
163
Part Time Undergraduate NON-Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
39
Part Time Graduate Students:
1881
Part Time First Professional Students:
4
Wilkes University Accreditation:
Institiution is acreddited by a body recognized by the US Department of Educationand is on the list of National Institutional and Specialized Accrediting Bodies.
Accredited By A Regional Accreditation Agency: Middle States Assoc. of Colleges and Schools, Comm. on Higher Ed.
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