Wilkes UniversityWilkes University is a private university located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1933 as a satellite campus of Bucknell University and was granted the university status in 1990. The university, which enrolls more than 2, 200 undergraduates and over 2, 200 graduate students, offers a wide variety of degrees and programs through the following academic divisions:
Wilkes University's athletics teams are nicknamed the Colonels and they participate in NCAA Division III sports. They are members of the Middle Atlantic Conference. Wilkes' teams participate in several of the intercollegiate sports including baseball, basketball, field hockey, football, golf, and lacrosse. Profile of Wilkes University Wilkes University can be found in Wilkes-Barre, PA (a small city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Wilkes University. Course Topics The most common majors at the school are in education and teaching. Wilkes University Selectivity Wilkes University does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 460 or lower in 2007 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 470 to 600, but ranged both higher and lower. Faculty A tenure system is one way Wilkes University works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid. Student Enrolment In 2007, 5, 114 students were enrolled in Wilkes University. Student Life The school offers students meal plans. Wilkes University student athletes compete in Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation competitions. Wilkes University Programs and Degrees
Contact: Wilkes University Wilkes University 84 West South Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 General Phone: (570) 408-5000 http: //www.wilkes.edu | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
