Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre
Location and Contact Information
Old Rte 115Lehman, PA 18627-0217
USA
Main Tel: (570) 675-2171
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Wilkes Ba, also known as Penn State Wilkes-Barre, is one of the campuses of the Pennsylvania State University, also known as PSU. It is located in Lehman, Pennsylvania, United States. The university offers a wide range of degree and programs in diverse areas of study. The student body at Pennsylvania State University Penn State Wilkes Ba is impressive with several international students as well.
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Wilkes Ba boasts an active student life. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations including the Business Club, College Democrats, Local Environmenta Revolution, and Lazy Artists' Society. The Student Government Association of the university organizes several events and programs.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement, computer science and engineering, and business and management.
- High male/female ratio.
- High faculty salary.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 12,150 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,168 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,360 |
Financial Aid
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 88% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 67% | $6,265 |
| Institutional Grant | 52% | $3,219 |
| Federal Grant | 32% | $4,416 |
| Pell Grant | 30% | $3,414 |
| Other Federal Grant | 19% | $1,981 |
| State or Local Grant | 39% | $2,864 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 72% | $5,944 |
| Federal Loan | 72% | $5,266 |
| Other Loan | 6% | $7,956 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona | Altoona, PA | 4,013 |
| 2 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | Bradford, PA | 1,502 |
| 3 | Bethune-Cookman University | Daytona Beach, FL | 3,633 |
| 4 | Westfield State College | Westfield, MA | 5,548 |
| 5 | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Buzzards Bay, MA | 1,166 |
| 6 | Methodist University | Fayetteville, NC | 2,190 |
| 7 | University of Central Missouri | Warrensburg, MO | 11,063 |
| 8 | Defiance College | Defiance, OH | 1,001 |
| 9 | Western Connecticut State University | Danbury, CT | 6,462 |
| 10 | Fairmont State University | Fairmont, WV | 4,547 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 40 | 5 |
| < 1 year certificate | 19 | 3 |
| Associate | 13 | 5 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 21 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 1 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 16 |
Students
Student enrollment was 684 in 2009-2010 (640 full-time equivalent).
About 68% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 32% of the class.
Undergrads are 93% of enrolled students and graduate students are 7%.
Students under 25 years old represent 80% of the student body. About 8% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 86% Women 84% All 85%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 420-550 Math 430-570
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Management Science
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Science/Studies
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Surveying Technology/Surveying
LIBERAL ARTS
- English Language and Literature
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies