Public
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Wilkes - Barre
6-yr Graduation
23%
-4.0pp vs peer
Total enrollment
315
peer median 542
Avg net price
$16,448
-$1.1k vs peer
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About
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.
Admissions & acceptance rate
First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.
Applied
631
631 candidates competed
Admitted
612
97.0% acceptance rate
Enrolled
92
15.0% yield
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Overall completion
23%-4.0pp vs peer
Overall completion
23%-4.0pp vs peer
4-year graduation
17%
4-year graduation
17%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
19%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
19%
Full-time retention
81%
Full-time retention
81%
Pell equity
0.1pp gap
Pell recipients
23%9 of 40
Non-Pell (all)
23%11 of 48
Subsidized loan, no Pell
32%7 of 22
No Federal Aid
15%4 of 26
Pell and non-Pell students graduate at nearly identical rates, a notably small equity gap.
Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Aid exceeds costFamily pays
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Avg net price
$16,448
-$1,149vs peer median $17,597
Federal loans
54.3%
In-state tuition
$14,280
Out-of-state
$24,006
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 17,838 borrowers who entered repayment, 254 (1.4%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate
1.4%
-0.9pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
17,838
Defaulted
254
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard
Default rate vs national, by cohort
2016
4.9%-4.4
2017
5.0%-4.2
2018
4.0%-3.0
2019
1.4%-0.9
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at PSU
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Distinct CIP programs21
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered
Top program families by completions
51 total completions
01Engineering
1223.5%
01Engineering
1223.5%
02Business
1223.5%
02Business
1223.5%
03Computer Sciences
1019.6%
03Computer Sciences
1019.6%
04Engineering Tech
611.8%
04Engineering Tech
611.8%
05Security/Protective
59.8%
05Security/Protective
59.8%
06Health Professions
47.8%
06Health Professions
47.8%
07Liberal Arts
23.9%
07Liberal Arts
23.9%
08Multi/Interdisciplinary
00.0%
08Multi/Interdisciplinary
00.0%
09English Language
00.0%
09English Language
00.0%
10Communication
00.0%
10Communication
00.0%
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Fall total
315
12-mo unduplicated
371
Undergraduate
361
Graduate
10
Gender split
Men
64%238
Women
36%133
Race / ethnicity composition
White
75.1%
Black
9.6%
Hispanic
8.9%
Two or more
2.6%
Asian
2.2%
Unknown
1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Non-resident
0.3%
Athletics & Title IX gender equity
How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.
Athletes
66
53 M · 13 W
Women athletes
19.7%
Athletic aid
$0
Total student aid
Budget
$386K
Total expenses
Men vs women · spending splits
Athletic student aid
$0
$0
Recruiting expense
$0
$0
Head-coach salaries
$5K
$4K
Men Women
Sport-by-sport · 4
Sport
Men
Women
Expenses
Basketball
14
13
$76,639
Basketball
14 M · 13 W
Baseball
15
—
$32,485
Baseball
15 M · —
Golf
15
—
$13,822
Golf
15 M · —
Soccer
14
—
$19,711
Soccer
14 M · —
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
0.00
0 offenses · 353 students
3-year trend
2.721 yr ago0.00Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
1
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
2
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
1
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0
Criminal offenses by type
No criminal offenses reported.
By location
0total
VAWA offenses
0
Domestic violence
0
Dating violence
2
Stalking
2 total under the Violence Against Women Act.
Hate crimes by bias
No hate crimes reported.
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons00
Drugs00
Liquor00
Residence-hall fires
No residence-hall fires reported.
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Student-to-faculty
10.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
25
PSU vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions PSU selected for federal comparison reporting.
This institutionPeer median
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectPennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre | 23% | — | 315 | $16,448 | — |
| 16% | 98.1% | 2,371 | $22,213 | — | |
| 22% | 95.7% | 482 | $17,418 | — | |
| 30% | 98.7% | 1,884 | $24,356 | — | |
| 25% | 98.1% | 1,236 | $22,585 | — | |
| 36% | 95.5% | 405 | $14,596 | — | |
| 18% | 96.5% | 352 | $15,521 | — | |
| 21% | 96.4% | 502 | $17,597 | — | |
| 18% | 97.4% | 867 | $18,220 | — | |
| 27% | 98.2% | 582 | $19,454 | — | |
| 22% | 95.3% | 421 | $18,305 | — | |
| 29% | 96.6% | 624 | $19,659 | — | |
| 30% | 92.2% | 265 | $18,095 | — | |
| 62% | 88.2% | 477 | $13,807 | — | |
| 65% | 88.3% | 1,544 | $16,403 | — | |
| 57% | 83.0% | 2,482 | $16,798 | — | |
| 53% | 86.7% | 745 | $10,875 | — | |
| — | 0.0% | 173 | — | — | |
| Peer group median | 27% | 95.7% | 542 | $17,597 |
Institutions like PSU
Explore the federal data for institutions in PSU's comparison group.
- Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Grad rate16%Admit rate98.1%Enrollment2,371Net price$22,213View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver
Grad rate22%Admit rate95.7%Enrollment482Net price$17,418View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Grad rate30%Admit rate98.7%Enrollment1,884Net price$24,356View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine
Grad rate25%Admit rate98.1%Enrollment1,236Net price$22,585View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly
Grad rate36%Admit rate95.5%Enrollment405Net price$14,596View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny
Grad rate18%Admit rate96.5%Enrollment352Net price$15,521View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton
Grad rate21%Admit rate96.4%Enrollment502Net price$17,597View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley
Grad rate18%Admit rate97.4%Enrollment867Net price$18,220View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto
Grad rate27%Admit rate98.2%Enrollment582Net price$19,454View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington
Grad rate22%Admit rate95.3%Enrollment421Net price$18,305View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill
Grad rate29%Admit rate96.6%Enrollment624Net price$19,659View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango
Grad rate30%Admit rate92.2%Enrollment265Net price$18,095View data - Connecticut
University of Connecticut-Avery Point
Grad rate62%Admit rate88.2%Enrollment477Net price$13,807View data - Connecticut
University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus
Grad rate65%Admit rate88.3%Enrollment1,544Net price$16,403View data - Connecticut
University of Connecticut-Stamford
Grad rate57%Admit rate83.0%Enrollment2,482Net price$16,798View data - Connecticut
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
Grad rate53%Admit rate86.7%Enrollment745Net price$10,875View data - Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin-Parkside Flex
Grad rate—Admit rate0.0%Enrollment173Net price—View data
Campus network
PSU is a campus of a larger institution. See its main campus and the other campuses in the same network.
Part ofPennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park, PA · Main campus
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Penn State Abington
Abington, PAView data - PA
Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PAView data - PA
Penn State Beaver
Monaca, PAView data - PA
Penn State Berks
Reading, PAView data - PA
Penn State Brandywine
Media, PAView data - PA
Penn State DuBois
DuBois, PAView data - PA
Penn State Erie-Behrend College
Erie, PAView data - PA
Penn State Fayette- Eberly
Lemont Furnace, PAView data - PA
Penn State Great Valley
Malvern, PAView data - PA
Penn State Greater Allegheny
McKeesport, PAView data - PA
Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PAView data - PA
Penn State Hazleton
Hazleton, PAView data - PA
Penn State Lehigh Valley
Center Valley, PAView data - PA
Penn State Mont Alto
Mont Alto, PAView data - PA
Penn State New Kensington
New Kensington, PAView data - PA
Penn State Schuylkill
Schuylkill Haven, PAView data - PA
Penn State Scranton
Dunmore, PAView data - PA
Penn State Shenango
Sharon, PAView data - PA
Penn State York
York, PAView data - Main campusPA
World Campus
University Park, PAView data
PSU Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Office
Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research
Reports to Office of the Provost
Phone
814-863-8721
Address
203 Rider Building, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802
The Institutional Research team within OPAIR supports individual unit endeavors toward organizational excellence by making institutional data and strategic information easily accessible, clearly understood, and well-leveraged both within the University and across the Commonwealth.
Visit IR office pageTeam
15 members
- Carly SunseriAssistant Vice Provost for Institutional Research
- Kim MarchekLead Data Process Analyst
- Katarina DurasovaDirector of Data Modeling
- Sravani GogulamudiBusiness Intelligence Specialist
- Jeffrey MolekBusiness Intelligence Specialist
- Bhavya PidikitiBusiness Intelligence Specialist
- Aaron TippettDirector of Data Science and Analytics
- Sandy TakAssociate Director of Data Science and Analytics
- Xianzeng NiuData Scientist
- Humaira RahmanData Analyst
- Yuanhong ZhuData Scientist
- Aida Ali AkreyiDirector of Institutional Reporting
- Cheryl MurphyInstitutional Reporting Programmer
- Holly PedriInstitutional Reporting Specialist
- Russ RichinsInstitutional Data Analyst
Common Data Set
PSU's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.
Source publications
Reports & documents (5)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- Data definitionDefinitions | Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional ResearchThis page from Pennsylvania State University outlines definitions for various categories related to faculty activities and responsibilities, such as instruction, instructional support, research, public service, and other university services. It provides guidelines for faculty to report hours spent in various activities, combining previously separate categories for reporting.opair.psu.edu
- Data dictionaryData Digest | Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research2026This page belongs to the Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre. It includes links to accreditation processes, assessment activities, institutional research projects, planning resources, and other academic organizational information. The page provides access to various institutional resources including data reports, strategic planning handbooks, and professional licensure information.opair.psu.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- GlossaryGlossary of Terms | Strategic PlanThe glossary provides key definitions used in the strategic plan at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, covering areas like student success, interdisciplinary research, community impact, and fostering diversity. It ensures shared understanding and may evolve with the strategic plan.strategicplan.psu.edu
- Strategic planPenn State Strategic Plan2025Penn State's Strategic Plan aims to elevate the university as a world-class institution by enhancing student success, fostering diversity, and transforming internal operations. The plan focuses on six strategic areas, including interdisciplinary research, healthcare synergy, and increasing impact as a land-grant university. It emphasizes community involvement and aligns with the university's mission and values to ensure purposeful advancement.strategicplan.psu.edu
Frequently asked questions about Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre
Quick answers to the questions most often asked about PSU.
What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre reports a 6-year graduation rate of 23% per the latest IPEDS.
How many students attend Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre reports a total enrollment of 315 students per the latest IPEDS.
What is the average net price at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
The average net price at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is $16,448 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.
What is the yield rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre's yield rate is 15.0%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.
Where is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre located?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is located in Dallas, Pennsylvania 18627-0217.
Who runs Institutional Research at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre's IR work is done by the Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research, which reports to Office of the Provost.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
Federal Pell Grant volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursements by institution and award year.
Federal student loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Federal Direct Loan recipient counts and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
Last reviewed July 2026All data sources & release dates →
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