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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre Old Rte 115 Lehman, PA 18627 Phone: (570) 675-2171
  • General Information
    About Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre

    Penn State is a multicampus public research university that educates students from Pennsylvania, the nation and the world, and improves the well being and health of individuals and communities through integrated programs of teaching, research, and service. Our instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, professional, and continuing education offered through both resident instruction and online delivery. Our educational programs are enriched by the cutting edge knowledge, diversity, and creativity of our faculty, students, and staff. Our research, scholarship, and creative activity promote human and economic development, global understanding, and progress in professional practice through the expansion of knowledge and its applications in the natural and applied sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, and the professions. As Pennsylvania's land-grant university, we provide unparalleled access and public service to support the citizens of the Commonwealth. We engage in collaborative activities with industrial, educational, and agricultural partners here and abroad to generate, disseminate, integrate, and apply knowledge that is valuable to society.


    Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.

    Institution Type
    • 4-year, Public
    Special Learning Opportunities
    • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
    • Distance learning opportunities
    • Study abroad
    Student Services
    • Remedial services
    • Academic/career counseling service
    • Employment services for students
    • Placement services for completers
    Credit Accepted
    • Dual credit
    • Advanced placement (AP) credits
    Religious Affiliation
    • Not applicable
    Federal Aid
    • Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
    Degrees/Certificates offered
    • Less than 1 year certificate
    • Associate's degree
    • Bachelor's degree
    Campus Setting
    • Rural: Fringe
    Disability Services Student
    • 3% or Less
  • Admission
    Total Applicants 640
    Percent Admitted 85%
    Men Admitted 86%
    Women Admitted 84%
    Full Time Retention Rate 73%
  • Submitted ACT & SAT Scores

    •     25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score
      Critical Reading 430 530
      Math 440 560
    •     25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score
      Composite 17 29
      English 19 26
      Math 21 27
  • Tuition & Fees
    09-10 Tuition & Fees $12,150
    Room & Board Charge $0
    Books & Supplies Cost $1,360
  • Student Demographics
    Total Enrolled 877
    Native American 1
    Asian 14
    African American 21
    Hispanic 12
    Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 578
    Enrolled FullTime Graduates

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