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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre
Dallas, PA · Public · Fringe rural · Website
- Admission rate
- 97%
- Open
- Average net price
- $10,521
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 12%
- Median earnings
- $71,762
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is a public college in Dallas, PA with 313 undergraduates. It admits 97% of applicants, and admitted students average 1200 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $10,521 per year ($2,367 for families earning under $30,000). 12% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $71,762 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 97%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 640
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 605
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 15%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing550–680
200800
SAT Math540–650
200800
What Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $21,111
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $14,440
- Out-of-state tuition
- $24,402
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$2,367
- $30–48k$6,487
- $48–75k$8,094
- $75–110k$13,069
- $110k+$17,435
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 12%
- Freshman retention
- 81%
- Median earnings
- $71,762
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $24,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 313
- Student–faculty ratio
- 10:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 40%
- White75%
- Hispanic9%
- Black10%
- Asian2%
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre FAQ
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre's acceptance rate?+
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre admits 97% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 550–680 on SAT Reading and Writing and 540–650 on SAT Math; the average total is 1200.
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre?+
In Fall 2023, 640 students applied to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre and 605 were admitted; 90 enrolled.
Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre consider legacy status?+
No. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre require an essay?+
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $21,111 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $10,521.
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre's graduation rate?+
12% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 214643 · How we use this data
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