Pennsylvania State University - Wilkes Barre
School info
3.6
Overall Quality
Reputation
3.8
Food
2.7
Clubs
3.3
Facilities
3.9
Internet
3.5
Location
3.2
Opportunities
3.6
Safety
4.5
Social
3
Happiness
3.6
Basic Information
Location
- Kingston, PA
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Public satellite campus of Pennsylvania State University
- Established: 1916
- Founder: Penn State Wilkes-Barre was founded by two Penn State graduates. **Two Penn State graduates**
Academic information
Degree Courses
- Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Wilkes-Barre offers 45 bachelor's degrees across 10 programs. However
- if we consider all the available undergraduate and graduate programs
- the total number is not explicitly stated in the sources provided. Therefore
- the exact number of degree courses is not fully detailed in the given information. For a more accurate answer
- you would need to refer to the university's official academic catalog or a comprehensive list of programs offered by Penn State Wilkes-Barre. Given the available data
- the most precise answer we can provide is 45 bachelor's degrees
- but this does not account for all possible degree courses
Key Area
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
- Business
- Medicine
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: The total number of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University - Wilkes Barre is approximately 350-337 students, depending on the source
- Undergraduates: 337-350 undergraduate students
Notable Alumni
- Frank Zane
- Marlon James
- Bo Ryan
- Catherine Chandler
- Steve Poleskie
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Good reviews
Overall 4.6
PSUWB is a gem here in the Back Mountain. You get the Penn State experience for a less expensive cost, but still have access to incredible assets and opportunities on campus.
Overall 4.5
None.
Overall 4.3
PSWB is the best thing to ever happen to me. Commonwealth campuses are dope bc you get the same degree as Upark but cheaper. The faculty & staff know you personally and it's something you won't find at a bigger school. You have a lot of power as a student here and should use it to your advantage.
Overall 4.1
Easy, and small campus. Good place to start your degree then go to Main Campus. If they do have your major here, and you like a small environment, then this is the place for you. You get close to your instructors and get easy A's! THE GYM NEEDS IMPROVEMENTS!! ITS COLD/HOT, EVERYDAY ITS A DIFFERENT TEMPERATURE! AND WE NEED TO EXPAND!! ITS VERY TIGHT
Bad reviews
Overall 1.1
I am glad I was only stuck here for two years. The off campus housing called the Nittany Commons is absolutely terrible. Power hungry RA's and dial up speed internet. Very limited variations of classes. No astronomy classes at all. Most teachers baby students which is annoying. Commuting sucks bc of weather conditions and the campus placement.
Overall 1.5
Go somewhere else.
Overall 1.7
Choose ANY other school. If you are looking for something in the penn state system go to Harrisburg.
Overall 2
It's all right.