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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre

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Rating

Public

Type

541

Students

$21,310

Tuition

76%

Acceptance

#829

Ranking

Fringe Rural

Campus Setting

Lehman, PA

Old Route 115, Lehman, PA 18627-0217

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is a very small public university located in Lehman, PA ranked 73rd in Pennsylvania. It has a total of 506 full-time undergraduate students. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre offers 27 different majors and is best known for its Information Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Business programs (respectively ranked 14th, 18th, and 20th in Pennsylvania). With an annual tuition of $12,718 for students from Pennsylvania and $21,310 for those from out-of-state, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is reasonably costly. 60.08% of students graduate beginning the next phase of their lives, entering the workforce. After college, alumni go on to earn roughly $50,100 per year, which is 21% above the national median.
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Cost

$22,186
Bellow Average

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre

$22,186

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$24,026

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

-

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

76%Acceptance
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre

76%

National

69%
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% of students submit

Admissions Yield

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% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Application Fee

$65

Students

506Undergrads
Very Small Student Population

Full-Time

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Part-Time

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Male

70%

In-state

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Female

30%

Out of state

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Undergrads Over 25

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International

3%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
27% Business/Commerce, General16% Surveying Engineering13% Information Science/Studies44% Others

27% Business/Commerce, General

16% Surveying Engineering

13% Information Science/Studies

44% Others

Business/Commerce, General

27%

19 Graduates

Surveying Engineering

16%

11 Graduates

Information Science/Studies

13%

9 Graduates

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

11%

8 Graduates

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other

10%

7 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

10%

7 Graduates

Business/Corporate Communications

7%

5 Graduates

English Language and Literature, General

4%

3 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

1%

1 Graduates

Academics

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Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

Number of Library Books

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Academic Spend per Student

$6,167

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

82%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$40,100/Year

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre

$40,100

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$40,100

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$50,100

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

60%