About us
Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, is a well-respected private university that is focused on academics and attention to individual students. Founded in 1933, it provides a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in science, education, engineering, business administration, and liberal arts.
Student Life and Campus Facilities
There are many co-curricular and extracurricular activities within the university, distinguishing a fulfilling campus life through many student organisations, departments, traditional games, professional athletic teams, disciplinary to honour societies, intellectual societies, musical bands, dances, and chorus.
Quick Facts of Wilkes University
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Details
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Location
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Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
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Established
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1933
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Accreditation
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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Student Enrolment
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Over 2,200 undergraduates and 2,200 graduate students
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Popular Programs
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Creative Writing, Engineering, Business, Nursing
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Campus Facilities
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Eugene S. Farley Library, Henry Student Centre, Athletic Complexes
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Student Organisations
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Numerous clubs and organisations spanning various interests
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Recent Rankings
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#234 in National Universities (U.S. News & World Report)
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Wilkes University remains committed to creating a supportive and stimulating environment for the students to acquire knowledge for productive employment and productive members of society.