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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre

Dallas, PA · Rural · 313 students
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$16,448
Average net priceYour net price
In-state
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
19%
Graduation rate
$63,435
Earnings 10 years on
97%
Acceptance rate
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Penn State Wilkes-Barre is best known for providing the prestigious Penn State degree within a close-knit, picturesque campus set on 44 scenic acres in Dallas, Pennsylvania. The campus is particularly renowned for its premier bachelor’s degree in Surveying Engineering—the only program of its kind within the Penn State system—alongside strong offerings in project and supply chain management, administration of justice, and information technology. Campus life revolves around a tight-knit community featuring personalized mentorship, active student clubs, and intercollegiate athletics, with students frequently utilizing the popular "2+2 Plan" to transition to University Park or another Commonwealth campus. A distinctive hallmark of the school is its combination of cutting-edge technical labs and deep regional history, anchored by the iconic 19th-century Friedman Observatory and Hayfield House estate.

Wikipedia:Penn State Wilkes-Barre is a commonwealth campus of Pennsylvania State University located in Lehman Township, Pennsylvania. The campus was established in 1916, but in May 2025 Penn State officials announced it would close after the Spring 2027 semester, citing low enrollment and financial losses.

Location
Dallas, PA, 18627-0217 · Rural campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
ABE · Lehigh Valley
54 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$14,280$24,006
Books & supplies$1,200$1,200
Cost of attendance$25,994$35,720 est.
Average net price$16,448Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$24,006
In-state: $14,280
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$35,720 est.
In-state: $25,994
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $16,448
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students
$0–30k
$9,795
$30–48k
$11,760
$48–75k
$15,570
$75–110k
$17,530
$110k+
$22,027
Grants from the school
87% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $5,127
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
19%
Within 4 yrs
17%
Back for yr 2
81%
Transferred
46%
Pell students: 19.4% · others: 19.1% 
8 yrs after starting
20% graduated · 65% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 13% left or unknown
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$55,620
10 yrs after entry$63,435
Debt
Median at graduation$25,000
Monthly payment$265
Middle 50% owe$8.8k–$27k
90th percentile$34,000
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
97%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1200
R 550–680 · M 540–650
SAT middle 50%: 1090–1330
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 97.2% · women 96.6% 
Yield: 15.0% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 66%Women 34%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
10 : 1
Pell grant
39%
First-gen
29%
Family income
$61,924
Independent
20%
Veterans
0%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
8%
Where first-years come from
In state (PA)
84.8%
Out of state
13.0%
International
2.2%

Most out-of-state first-years from: DC 2 · AZ 1 · CA 1 · GA 1 · IL 1

Race & ethnicity
White
75%
Hispanic
9%
Black
10%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
USCAA
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$55,620
After 10 yrs
$63,435
Information Science/Studies12
Business/Commerce, General7
Criminal Justice and Corrections6
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering3
Surveying Engineering3
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions3
Business/Corporate Communications2
Psychology, General1
Human Resources Management and Services1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$10M
Full-time faculty
69%
Faculty salary
$9,188/mo
Teaching spend
$5,378
per student
Federal loans
54%

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