Overview
Penn State Wilkes-Barre is a commonwealth campus of the Pennsylvania State University system in northeast Pennsylvania. Penn State Wilkes-Barre offers 10 bachelor’s and four associate degree-granting academic programs. Additionally, students have the option to begin classes in 275 other Penn State majors before transferring to another campus to complete their degree. To promote a more open and diverse college community, Penn State Wilkes-Barre operates an LGBTQA Student Resource Center to provide counseling and advocacy services.
Acceptance Rate:
95%
Average Net Price:
$17,473
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
24
Average SAT Composite
1075
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $14,280 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $24,006 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
66%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
38%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,945
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,648
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,675
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
33%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4397
43%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,648
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$2,494,104
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$273,838
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
60%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,650
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$247
Students receiving federal loans
58%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,048
Average Other Loans Per Year
$9,417
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
640
Students Applied
69%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
31
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$65
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
2%
Submitting ACT
18%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1075
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
353
Total Number of Undergrads
348
0
100
16%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
19%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
14
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
29%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
lions
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NSCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
4
Sports Club
3
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$57,200
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$247
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