The Jay S. Sidhu School of Business is separate from the nursing program; nursing at Wilkes is housed in the Passan School of Nursing within the College of Science and Engineering's health-related division, part of Wilkes University, founded in 1933 as Bucknell University Junior College and renamed for Revolutionary War-era figure John Wilkes. The nursing program grew significantly in recent decades, offering BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD pathways, and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). It is known for rigorous clinical preparation, strong graduate programs, and extensive online offerings.
Wilkes University sits in downtown Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, with a small-campus feel and close faculty-student mentorship. Nursing students train in high-fidelity simulation labs and complete clinical rotations at regional hospitals and health systems across the Wyoming Valley. The student experience emphasizes small class sizes, interprofessional learning with pharmacy and other health programs, and a supportive community, with many graduates staying to work in regional healthcare.
| Type | Private |
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania |
| Founded | 1933 |
| Total students | 5,300 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 13:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 79% |
| Graduation rate | 63% |
| Average starting salary | $68,000 |
| In-state tuition | $40,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $40,500 |
| Room & board | $14,900 |
| Average financial aid | $31,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 99% |
| SAT range | 1000-1220 |
| ACT range | 20-26 |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Regular deadline | Rolling |
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