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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.
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Campus LocationOld Rte 115
Lehman, PA 18627-0217
USA
Main Tel: (570) 675-2171
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement, computer science and engineering, engineering technician, and business and management.
- High faculty salary.
- High male/female ratio.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 76 | 6 | | Associate | 25 | 8 | | < 1 year certificate | 10 | 1 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 697 in 2007-2008 (642 full-time equivalent). About 71% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 29% of the class. Undergrads are 79% of enrolled students and graduate students are 21%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 11,700 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,490 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,264 |
Financial Aid: Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 21 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 1 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 16 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 85% | | Women | 83% | | All | 84% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 430-530 | | Math | 440-560 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (39 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (12 awarded) - Information Science/Studies
ENGINEERING (2 awarded) - Manufacturing Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (9 awarded) - Biomedical Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Surveying Technology/Surveying
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS (21 awarded) - American/United States Studies/Civilization
- English Language and Literature
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (28 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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