About Wilkes University
Founded in 1933, Wilkes University is a private institution of higher education situated in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, US.
Its courses are organised into the college of arts, humanities and social sciences, college of science and engineering, The Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership, the school of education, The Passan School of Nursing, The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy and the University College.
Wilkes offers 41 undergraduate major programmes and the student to faculty ratio is 15 to one.
Beyond academia, there are 70 student organisations and clubs such as the guitar club, ultimate frisbee club, multicultural student coalition, air waste management association, and the Wilkes University anime club among others.
Or you can participate in NCAA Division III competitions in baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, volleyball, wrestling, field hockey and softball.
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Key statistics
- $37,622Out-of-state Tuition and Fees(1)
- $50,600Salary after 10 years(1)
- $15,108On-campus Room and Board(1)
Subjects taught at Wilkes University
Business & economics
- Accounting & Finance
- Business & Management
Arts & humanities
- Architecture
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
- History, Philosophy & Theology
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Life sciences
- Biological Sciences
Physical sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Physics & Astronomy
Social sciences
- Communication & Media Studies
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
- Sociology
Computer science
- Computer Science
Education
- Education
Engineering & technology
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Other Health
Psychology
- Psychology