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Contact Information:
Admissions, Wilkes University
84 W. South Street
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18766 USA
| Phone: | 1-800-WILKES-U ext.4400 | | Fax: | 1-570-408-4904 |
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 Program Overview
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Wilkes University (WU) offers comprehensive Bachelor of Science (BS) degree programs, with specializations in applied & engineering sciences, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, engineering management, and mechanical engineering. WU recognizes the importance of experiential learning, and provides engineering majors with the opportunity to apply their skills in specialized laboratories, as well as through cooperative learning environments.
Students majoring in applied & engineering sciences are able to pursue a range of interdisciplinary subjects such as medicine, materials science, nanotechnology, sound recording, artificial intelligence and broadcast communications.
Electrical engineering majors have the opportunity to design, build and test computers, power generation, communications electronics, nanotechnology, robotics and instrumentation. Students benefit from the use of advanced laboratory facilities, including labs specializing in mechatronics, micro-electro mechanical systems, thin film, digital design, communications, and electrical machines.
Graduates of WU's environmental engineering program (housed in the Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences) will be able to design and plan the prevention, management and remediation of environmental problems. Areas of specialization include air and water pollution control, management of water resources, and solid and hazardous waste management.
Engineering management majors have the opportunity to combine elements of technology with management, strategy and entrepreneurship. The program is ideal for students interested in project management, proposal development, and intellectual property management.
Students in mechanical engineering are equipped with skills in mechanical, thermal or micro electro-mechanical systems. In this high-demand field, mechanical engineering graduates have significant flexibility for careers in a variety of industries.
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| Highlights
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- Students benefit from faculty mentoring, small class sizes, and one-on-one attention
- Programs include hands-on learning and field opportunities, including regional outreach
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| Facts
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| Year Program Founded | n/a | | Program Length | 4 years | | Degrees Offered | BS | | Postgraduate Opportunities | yes |
Calendar Year:
fall semester (Aug - Dec)
spring semester (Jan - May)
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| Disciplines
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Division of Engineering and Physics:
Applied & engineering sciences; electrical engineering; engineering management; mechanical engineering
Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences:
Environmental engineering
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| Study Options
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co-op work/internship; full- and part-time
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| Recognition
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- Electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and environmental engineering are ABET accredited programs
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| Student Profile
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| Students Applied/yr | 246 | | Students Accepted/yr | 207 | | Students Enrolled/yr | 45 | | Total Program Enrollment | 209 | | Class Sizes: | | | Junior Level | 10 | | Senior Level | 12 |
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| University and Location
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Founded in 1933, Wilkes University has an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 2,309 students. Wilkes is a private, co-ed institution located in a historic urban area of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
The twenty-seven acre campus includes eight academic buildings, twenty residence halls and nine administrative buildings, as well as the Eugene S. Farley Library and numerous centers and facilities for students and faculty.
The campus is home to the Marts Center, a 75,000 square foot athletic facility that houses the 3,500-seat wireless Henry Gymnasium, health facilities, faculty offices and the University Fitness Center. WU is NCAA Division III in men and women's intercollegiate sports and a member of the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) and the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC).
Wilkes-Barre is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, on the western edge of the Pocono Mountains Region. The city has a population of approximately 43,000 people.
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| Admissions
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Applicants are required to have completed a college preparatory curriculum that includes four years of English, three years of mathematics, two years of science, three years of social studies and an introduction to computing. In addition, applicants must complete the SAT or ACT. Entering freshman engineering students should have at least three years of mathematics courses that include algebra 1, geometry and topics in trigonometry.
Transfer students must have an overall minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher from all post-secondary institutions.
WU accepts a limited number of applicants for the spring semester.
International students must provide a completed application with secondary school and/or university transcripts, official results of the TOEFL examination or other proof of English language ability, official results of any other relevant tests, and a statement of financial verification. Undergraduate applicants are required to achieve a TOEFL score of 500 (paper-based test) or 173 (computer-based test). International students should apply by June 15 for the fall semester, or November 15 for the spring semester.
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| Support for International Students
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The Office of Multicultural Affairs at Wilkes University is a resource center for students of all backgrounds. The office works with the campus and local community to increase understanding and appreciation of multiculturalism. A full-time coordinator provides support and advocacy for students, and helps students connect with multicultural community groups.
The Multicultural Student Coalition is a group of individuals from many racial and ethnic backgrounds who are interested in celebrating diversity and increasing intercultural understanding, both on campus and in the community.
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| Buildings and Facilities
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Wilkes is proud of its exceptional facilities, which include the Center for Geographic Information Sciences, the Center for Environmental Quality and the nearby Field Station. Students at Wilkes also benefit from the use of electron microscopes and hands-on experience in numerous engineering labs on campus, including a mechatronics lab, fluid mechanics lab, machine shop, digital design lab, communications lab, and micro-electromechanical systems and thin films labs.
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| Institute at a Glance
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| Total Enrollment | 2,309 (undergraduate) | | Private vs Public | private | | Campus Setting | urban | | # in College Housing | n/a |
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| Location at a Glance
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| City Population | 43,000 | | Climate Range | 32°- 81°F |
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| Admissions at a Glance
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Minimum Academic Requirements:
3 yrs math (algebra 1, geometry, topics in trigonometry), 3 yrs social studies, 2 yrs science, intro to computing
Minimum English Requirements:
4 yrs high school English; TOEFL 500 (pbt) or 173 (cbt)
Domestic Student Application Deadlines:
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International Student Application Deadlines:
June 15 (fall semester)
November 15 (spring semester)
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| International Students
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| Institute Enrollment | 58 | | Program Enrollment | 21 | | % of Program Enrollment | 10% | | Admitted/yr to Program | n/a |
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| Countries of Origin:
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British Virgin Islands, China, Germany, Greece, Honduras, India, Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam
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| Annual Expenses (in US$)
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| In-State Tuition | $25,170 (incl. fees) | | Out-of-State Tuition | $25,170 (incl. fees) | | Int'l Student Tuition | $25,170 (incl. fees) | | Int'l Student Fees | n/a | | Co-op Term Fees | n/a | | Total Tuition for Degree: | | | In-State Students | $100,680 | | Out-of-State Students | $100,680 | | International Students | $100,680 | | Books | n/a | | Accommodation (including food costs): | | | Residence | $10,680 | | Private | n/a | | Homestay | n/a |
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