Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre
Penn State Wilkes-Barre is a public commonwealth campus of Pennsylvania State University located in Lehman Township/Dallas, Pennsylvania. It offers four-year degrees as well as the popular 2+2 plan, allowing students to begin their studies locally before transitioning to University Park or another Penn State campus.
Acceptance rate
95%
Undergrad enrollment
350
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
$65
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early ActionEarly Action | November 1, 2026 |
| ScholarshipPriority Scholarship Consideration | November 1, 2026 |
| Regular DecisionRecommended Submission Date | December 1, 2026 |
| Financial AidRecommended FAFSA Submission Date | December 1, 2026 |
| Rolling AdmissionCommonwealth Campus Fall Entry Application Close Date | July 28, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
This is your opportunity to share something about yourself that is not already reflected in your application or academic records. Tell us something about yourself, your experiences, or activities that you believe would reflect positively on your ability to succeed at Penn State.
In this section, it is required for you to share how you have spent or will spend the time between your high school graduation and your anticipated enrollment at Penn State.