Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre

https://wilkesbarre.psu.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $13,824
    2024 Average Net Price
    $16,621
    After Financial Aid
    2022 Default Rate
    0.00659%
    on Student Loans
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    97%
    631 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    315
    91.7% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    19.3%
    16 Graduates

    About

    Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is a higher education institution located in Luzerne County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre were Electrical & Electronics Engineering (11 degrees awarded), Information Science (9 degrees), and General Business (8 degrees).

    In 2024, 55 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre. 29.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 70.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (45 degrees), 15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is $13,824, which is $−2,339 less than the national average for ($16,163).

    In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre was 0.00659%, corresponding to 1 out of the 15,170 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is $13,824, which is $2,339 less than the national average for ($16,163).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,621.

    In 2024, 79% of undergraduate students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $13,824
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre was $13,824. The cost of tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is $−2,339 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($16,163).

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    Average Net Price

    $16,621
    2024 Value
    2.13%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,621. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre grew by 2.13%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $13,448
    Room and Board
    $1,840
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre was of $13,448 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3.57% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,840. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    79%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    54%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    79% of undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 4.82% with respect to 2023, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Student Loan Default Rate

    Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
    0.00659%
    2022 Default Rate
    1
    Number of Defaults

    In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre was 0.00659%, which represents 1 out of the 15170 total borrowers.

    A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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    Admissions

    Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre received 631 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 1.41% annual growth. Out of those 631 applicants, 612 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 97% acceptance rate.

    There were 315 students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre in 2024. 16% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre has an overall enrollment yield of 15%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    97%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    612
    Accepted Out of 631

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre was 97% (612 admissions from 631 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 94.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 1.41%, while admissions grew by 1.16%.

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    SAT Scores

    16%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    15
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    16% of enrolled first-time students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre had a total enrollment of 315 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is 289 students and the part-time enrollment is 26. This means that 91.7% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.2% White, 9.52% Black or African American, 8.89% Hispanic or Latino, 2.54% Two or More Races, 2.22% Asian, and 0.317% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (49.3%), followed by White Female (27.6%) and Black or African American Male (5.59%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    91.7%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 315 students. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is 289 and the part-time enrollment is 26.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    81%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre was 81%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      237 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      30 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      28 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is 75.2% White, 9.52% Black or African American, 8.89% Hispanic or Latino, 2.54% Two or More Races, 2.22% Asian, and 0.317% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3 students (0.952%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 23 fewer women than men received degrees from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is white (45 degrees awarded). There were 15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is Electrical & Electronics Engineering (11 degrees awarded), followed by Information Science (9 degrees) and General Business (8 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (15 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (5 degrees), and Protective Services (5 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Software developers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre are Software developers (1,143,385 people), Other managers (530,602 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (418,462 people), Civil engineers (324,898 people), and Mechanical engineers (236,815 people).

    The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre in 2024 are Engineering (15 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (5 degrees), Protective Services (5 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (11 degrees), and English (1 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Podiatrists, Physicians, and Actuaries

    The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre are Engineering (15 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (5 degrees), Protective Services (5 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (11 degrees), and English (1 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Computer Systems Design
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre are Computer Systems Design (1,178,307 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (524,930 people), Elementary & secondary schools (444,986 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (425,167 people), and Construction (417,688 people).

    The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre are Engineering (15 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (5 degrees), Protective Services (5 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (11 degrees), and English (1 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Surveying Technology
      5 degrees awarded
    2. Information Science
      2 degrees awarded
    3. General Business
      1 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre was Surveying Technology with 5 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    39
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    16
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre, which is 2.44 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (16).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, which is 10 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration, which is 1.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    16%
    100% Completion Time
    19%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 16% of students graduating from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 19% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 19% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      45 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      3 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      2 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is white (45 degrees awarded). There were 15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3 degrees).

    1.82% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      65 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      63 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      62 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is white male (65 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (63 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre are: Service, with 9 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees.

    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre were Service with 9 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees.

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