College
Wilkes University
Wilkes University is a private nonprofit four-year college in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania with 1,985 undergraduates. It admits 91% of applicants. Students who get federal aid pay $25,799 a year on average after grants.
1,985Undergraduates
91%Acceptance rate
$25,799Net price a year
$57,565Full cost a year
$44,742In-state tuition
$44,742Out-of-state tuition
59%Graduation rate
72%Return for year two
$75,038Median earnings 10 years after starting
$26,682Median debt at graduation
37%Students with Pell grants
1,136Average SAT
Living near Wilkes University
| City | Distance | Median rent | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton, PA | 16 mi | $1,048 | $158,100 |
| Bethlehem, PA | 48 mi | $1,382 | $260,400 |
| Allentown, PA | 49 mi | $1,317 | $206,600 |
Other colleges nearby
- University of Scranton 17 mi
- Luzerne County Community College 6 mi
- Marywood University 19 mi
- Misericordia University 8 mi
- King's College 1 mi
- Keystone College 23 mi
Airports near Wilkes-Barre
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport AVP | 11 mi | 219,572 |
| Lehigh Valley International Airport ABE | 47 mi | 447,899 |
| Elmira Corning Regional Airport ELM | 82 mi | 85,696 |
| Harrisburg International Airport MDT | 86 mi | 727,163 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release (public domain). Figures are for the main campus. Earnings are for former students who got federal aid, 10 years after they started. Check the college's own net price calculator for your family.