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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre

Dallas, PA·Public·313 students
Last updated: April 1, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. solid earnings of $57,200 within 10 years.

97%
Accept
313
Students
N/A
Net Price
23%
Grad Rate
$57,200
Earnings
10 yr
$25,000
Debt

About This School

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is a public institution located in Dallas, Pennsylvania with approximately 313 undergraduate students enrolled. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 97%. In-state tuition is $14,280 per year. The graduation rate is 23%, and the typical graduate earns $57,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

Setting
Fringe rural

Popular Programs

Engineering28%
Business & Marketing24%
Computer Science20%
Health Professions6%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1200
Reading 75th %ile680
Math 75th %ile650

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$14,280
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,006
Avg Net Price
N/A
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants39%
Median debt at graduation$25,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
23%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
81%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$57,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$25,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$25,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$43,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$57,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.3x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White75%
Black10%
Hispanic/Latino9%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (313 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre

44 University Drive

Dallas, PA 18627-0217

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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