Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1020 and 1250 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 24
Popular programs at Wilkes University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 134 | |
| 2 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 66 | |
| 3 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 50 | |
| 4 | Mechanical Engineering. | 42 | |
| 5 | Psychology, General. | 39 | |
| 6 | Biology, General. | 32 | |
| 7 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 29 | |
| 8 | Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | 23 | |
| 9 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 20 | |
| 10 | Sociology. | 19 | |
| 11 | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 18 | |
| 12 | Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | 18 | |
| 13 | Criminology. | 17 | |
| 14 | English Language and Literature, General. | 15 | |
| 15 | Communication and Media Studies. | 14 | |
| 16 | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 14 | |
| 17 | Accounting and Related Services. | 13 | |
| 18 | Marketing. | 11 | |
| 19 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 10 | |
| 20 | History. | 9 |
Showing top 20 of 33 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Wilkes University?
Wilkes University has an acceptance rate of 91% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Wilkes University?
Admitted students at Wilkes University typically score between 1020 and 1250 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Wilkes University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Wilkes University is approximately $27,743 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Wilkes University?
4-year graduation rate data for Wilkes University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
