Wilkes University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
2,400

Full + Part time Students
1:14

Faculty to Student Ratio
25%

Transfer Student Ratio
$23.9K

Avg. Financial Aid

Located at the foothills of the Pocono Mountains, along the shore of the Susquehanna River and within walking distance of downtown Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Wilkes University is a private, comprehensive institution with more than 2,400 undergraduate students. The University is structured into the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; the College of Science and Engineering; the Nesbitt College of Pharmacy and Nursing; the Sidhu School of Business and Leadership; the School of Education; and University College (for undecided students). Wilkes offers a broad range of bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.

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Overview

Founded	1933
Total Faculty	166
Full-Time Undergraduate	2,200
Part-Time Undergraduate	200
Transfer Students	200
Programs	56 Programs
Courses	1,088 Courses
Equivalencies	2,388 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$38,887
Out-of-State Tuition	$38,887
Books and Supplies	$2,000
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	76%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,895
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	84%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$16,962

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS $16,000/ yr if college cum gpa = 3.50-4.00. $14,000/ yr if cum gpa = 3.25-3.49. $11,000/ yr if cum gpa = 3.00-3.24. $9,000/ yr if college cum gpa = 2.50-2.99. Transfer Scholarships are automatically awarded. No scholarship application is necessary. ****************************************** An additional $2,000 PTK scholarship for all PTK members (just send evidence of PTK membership)
Tuition and Fees:

Tuition and fees for 2020-21 Tuition and fees: $38,887 Room & Board: $15,400

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Yes.
Transfer Applications Received:

670
Transfer Applications Accepted:

3730
Percentage Accepted:

55%
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

200 per academic year
Transfer Agreements:

Dual Admissions Agreement with Luzerne County Community College
View Agreements:

http://www.wilkes.edu/admissions/transfer-to-wilkes/index.aspxOpens in a new window or tab.
Degree Completion Programs:

Adult BBA, http://www.wilkes.edu/abbaExternal linkOpens in a new window or tab.
Technical/Vocation Credit Accepted:

Wilkes accepts credit from most technical and vocational schools.

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

3.00 gpa minimum for science majors and students interested in the health sciences. 2.50 gpa minimum for nursing majors. 2.00 minimum gpa for all other majors.
Official Transcripts:

Official college transcripts required. Student must provide official transcripts from all previously attended institutions. Send official transcripts to: admissions@wilkes.edu
SAT Scores:

Not required for most majors.
Letters of Recommendation:

Not required for most majors.
Essay:

Not required but encouraged.
Application Fee:

$30 online Free for students who visit campus.
Interview:

Encouraged but not required
Apply Here:

http://www.wilkes.edu/admissions/apply-undergraduate.aspxOpens in a new window or tab.

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

2.00 , or C, is the minimum grade for a course to transfer. Courses in which you earn less than a 2.00 will not transfer.
Credits (Min/Max):

No minimum. 90 credits maximum.