Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing

Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is a suburban public less than 2-year institution located in Wilkes Barre, PA. As a public institution, it is supported by state funding and typically offers lower tuition rates for in-state residents.

Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 55.8% based on IPEDS data.

The average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,387 per year. Approximately 66% of students receive some form of financial aid. 60% of students receive federal Pell Grants, which are reserved for students with demonstrated financial need.

Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing has a below-average six-year graduation rate of 37%, according to IPEDS data. Below-average first-year retention (47%) indicates that the vast majority of freshmen return for their sophomore year — a strong signal of student satisfaction and institutional support.

The student body includes White (51%), Hispanic (12%), Black (31%), and Asian (2%) students, reflecting a diverse campus community. All data on this page is sourced from verified government databases including IPEDS and the College Scorecard. GradFax does not accept paid placements or rankings — every data point is citeable.