First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | December 1, 2026 |
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | January 15, 2027 |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Rolling |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: wilkes.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Wilkes University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MTH 111 (4) | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MTH 111 (4) | |
| Biology | 4 | BIO 122 (4) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHM 115,113, 116, 114 (8) | |
| United States History | 4 | HST 125, 126 (6) | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 101 (3) | |
| Statistics | 4 | MTH 150 (3) | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CS 125 (4) |
Show all 41 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MTH 111 (4) | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MTH 111 (4) | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MTH 111, 112 (8) | |
| Biology | 4 | BIO 122 (4) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHM 115,113, 116, 114 (8) | |
| United States History | 4 | HST 125, 126 (6) | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 101 (3) | |
| Statistics | 4 | MTH 150 (3) | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CS 125 (4) | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HST 101 (3) | |
| European History | 3 | HST 101 & 102 (6) | |
| Human Geography | 3 | EES 105 (3) | |
| Art History | 3 | ART 140 (3) | |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUS 103 (3) | |
| ART 2D DESIGN | 3 | ART elective (3) | |
| ART 3D DESIGN | 3 | ART elective (3) | |
| ART – DRAWING | 3 | ART elective (3) | |
| ART – GENERAL | 3 | ART elective (3) | |
| African American Studies | 3 | AFS 101 (3) | |
| COMP SCI PRNCPL | 3 | CS 198 (3) | |
| COMPARATIVE GOVT | 3 | PS elective (3) | |
| Computer Science AB | 3 | CS 125, 126 (8) | |
| Cybersecurity | 3 | CS 198 (3) | |
| ECON – MAC | 4 | EC 101 (3) | |
| ECON – MIC | 4 | EC 102 (3) | |
| ENG LANG/COMP | 3 | ENG Elective (3) | |
| ENG LANG/COMP | 4 | ENG 101 (4) | |
| ENG LIT/COMP | 3 | ENG Elective (3) | |
| ENG LIT/COMP | 4 | ENG 120 (3) | |
| ENV. SCIENCE | 4 | EES 105 (3) | |
| FRENCH LANG | 3 | FL 101, FL elective (6) | |
| GERMAN LANG | 3 | FL 101, FL elective (6) | |
| GOVT and POL – US | 3 | PS 111 (3) | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | FL 101, FL elective (6) | |
| Latin | 4 | FL 101, FL elective (6) | |
| PHYSICS 1 | 3 | PHY 105 (3) | |
| PHYSICS 1 and 2 | 3 | PHY 171, 173, 174, 176 (8) | |
| PHYSICS 2 | 3 | PHY 105 (3) | |
| PHYSICS B | 3 | PHY 171, 173, 174, 176 (8) | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHY 202, 205 (4) | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHY 201, 204 (4) | |
| Precalculus | 4 | MTH 100 (3) | |
| SPANISH LANG | 3 | SP 203, 204 (6) | |
| SPANISH LIT | 3 | SP 307, 308 (6) |
Source: wilkes.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 80 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 57 |
| Business Administration and Management | 38 |
| Psychology | 34 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 24 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 24 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 20 |
| Finance | 16 |
Show the other 28 majors
| Neuroscience | 15 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 13 |
| Criminology | 12 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 11 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 10 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 9 |
| English Language and Literature | 8 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 7 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 7 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 6 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 6 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 6 |
| History | 5 |
| Political Science and Government | 5 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 5 |
| Environmental Science | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
| Accounting | 4 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 |
| Civil Engineering | 2 |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 2 |
| Biochemistry | 2 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| Public Administration | 1 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 1 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Landmark Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Landmark Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
574,009 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP)
Nearest hub airport
Newark Liberty International (EWR)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 10.3 of 20
Elevation
542 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
20°F
July high
85°F
Annual snowfall
45.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
12 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,558 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- King's College1 mi
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- Keystone College23 mi
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania41 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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