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$43,496
per year
In-State Tuition
91%
Acceptance Rate
63%
Graduation Rate
72%
Retention Rate
Wilkes University is an educational institution in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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In-State Students
Wilkes automatically awards renewable merit scholarships of $22,000 to $31,000 a year (Fall 2027 entry) based on academic performance.
For students entering Fall 2027
Trustee Scholarship
Automatic$31,000 per year
Renewable: Remain academically eligible
Automatic with admission; awarded during the admissions process
Merit tier awarded on academic performance; Wilkes does not publish GPA or test cutoffs for each tier. U.S. citizens and permanent residents enrolled full-time only.
Presidential Scholarship
Automatic$30,000 per year
Renewable: Remain academically eligible
Automatic with admission; awarded during the admissions process
Merit tier awarded on academic performance; Wilkes does not publish GPA or test cutoffs for each tier. U.S. citizens and permanent residents enrolled full-time only.
Provost Scholarship
Automatic$28,000 per year
Renewable: Remain academically eligible
Automatic with admission; awarded during the admissions process
Merit tier awarded on academic performance; Wilkes does not publish GPA or test cutoffs for each tier. U.S. citizens and permanent residents enrolled full-time only.
Dean Scholarship
Automatic$27,000 per year
Renewable: Remain academically eligible
Automatic with admission; awarded during the admissions process
Merit tier awarded on academic performance; Wilkes does not publish GPA or test cutoffs for each tier. U.S. citizens and permanent residents enrolled full-time only.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 27, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$25,062
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$63,454
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
Among completers who borrowed
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Private University
Location
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Luzerne County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
61 career paths
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