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How strong are the academics at Wilkes University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

13:1
Student to faculty ratio

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Wilkes has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Wilkes University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Wilkes' website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Wilkes University:

74%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Wilkes University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Business Administration and Management, General
Mechanical Engineering
Psychology, General
7.2
33.36
59.52
85.68
111.84
138

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 16
  • Neuroscience 8
  • Biochemistry 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 38
  • Finance, General 13
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 10
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 9
  • Accounting 9
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 7
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 0
Communication
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 14
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 11
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 5
  • Information Science/Studies 4
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 7
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 3
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 2
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 1
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 31
  • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 12
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 5
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering/Industrial Management 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 3
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 138
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 2
History
  • History, General 9
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 60
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 6
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 3
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 1
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 29
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 11
  • Political Science and Government, General 9
  • Sociology, General 3
  • International Relations and Affairs 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3
  • Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 0

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