Wilkes University

Wilkes University was established in 1933, and is situated in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. It was founded as a branch campus of the Bucknell University, and became independent in 1940.

The campus is covers nearly 27 acres, and includes numerous residential halls and buildings. The academic programs of the schools are divided among the following colleges:

• College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
• College of Science and Engineering
• Nesbitt College of Pharmacy and Nursing
• Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership

Wilkes University has an active student life and boasts numerous on-campus clubs and organizations and has more than 15 national honor societies. The college enrolls undergraduate students from more than 15 states and 4 foreign countries. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Colonels.

Wilkes University Highlights

Where Wilkes University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in education and teaching.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Wilkes University was 5,114 in 2007 (3,562 full-time equivalent).

About 50% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 50% of the class.

Undergrads are 31% of enrolled students, graduate students are 66%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 3%.

About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Wilkes University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Wilkes University provides on-campus housing for 1,046 of its 3,562 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Wilkes University Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Wilkes University is in the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation for major sports.

Wilkes University Admissions (2007)

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