Wilkes University

Wilkes University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a small city. The university enrolls 6,993 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 54.33 out of 100. The completion rate is 60% (IPEDS 2023) and the retention rate is 73% (IPEDS 2023).

Wilkes University offers health and engineering-focused programs across multiple credential levels. Students can pursue a bachelor's degree in Engineering/Industrial Management or Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, as well as an associate degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. These programs serve students entering engineering management and the nursing profession at both the associate and bachelor's levels.

Situated in Wilkes-Barre, PA, in the Wyoming Valley region of northeastern Pennsylvania, Wilkes University provides students access to professional programs in nursing and engineering. The institution's nursing offerings at two credential levels allow students to enter the workforce or advance their education within the same institution.