Wilkes University

Department of Nursing

Wilkes University is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing. The Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania campus for Wilkes University is located in a City setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 5,207. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $41,112, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $41,112 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • LPN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN to BSN)
  • RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • RN to Master of Science in Nursing (RN to MSN)
  • Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Visit the Wilkes University website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in Pennsylvania periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for Pennsylvania will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2023-2024
Student population:5,207
Student-to-faculty ratio:13-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$41,112
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$41,112
Room and board:$15,850
Percent on financial aid:97%
Campus housing:yes
Percent admitted:94%
SAT Reading Writing range:540-630
SAT Math range:520-630
ACT Composite range:21-26
ACT English range:20-25
ACT Math range:19-25

Student Profile

Male 31%
Female 69%
Full-Time 45%
Part-Time 55%
Undergraduate 39%
Graduate 61%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

Click the map below to see the campus location and to get driving directions to Wilkes University. You can also see the Wilkes University campus setting and nearby attractions in satellite or street view mode.

Map showing the location of Wilkes University in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

  • Address: 84 West South Street, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18766
  • Phone Number: 570-408-5000

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Last updated: July 23, 2024

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