The Region's College Neighborhood
Three educational institutions anchor Downtown Wilkes-Barre.
King's College
King’s College is a Catholic, comprehensive college in the liberal arts tradition founded in 1946 by the Congregation of Holy Cross from the University of Notre Dame.
Located on an urban campus in Downtown Wilkes-Barre, the College offers 57 undergraduate and graduate programs, over 50 clubs and activities, and 28 NCAA Division III athletic teams, all of which provide ample opportunity for students to deepen their educational experience and develop skills for both a meaningful career and life.
The beautiful campus provides a safe environment full of opportunities. The King’s experience is designed to challenge, transform and set you on a path toward your ideal vision of success. You’ll walk away with much more than a degree – think lifelong friends, incredible memories, and no shortage of Monarch pride.
For seven decades, King’s has made a difference in the lives of students, neighboring communities, and beyond.
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Wilkes University
What do you want to do? At Wilkes University, whatever it is, you will.
Wilkes University is a small university providing big opportunities. We have about 2,500 undergraduate students on Wilkes' downtown campus, so classmates know each other, and their professors, by name.
Founded in 1933, Wilkes University is a private, co-ed, comprehensive institution, offering a mix of professional and liberal arts programs, and students can choose from numerous majors across six different schools. In addition, Wilkes offers master’s degree programs and doctoral/terminal degree programs including the doctor of nursing practice, doctor of education, doctor of pharmacy, doctor of philosophy in nursing and master of fine arts in creative writing.
The Economist ranked Wilkes University 25th in the nation for economic value, proving that a Wilkes degree pays dividends to graduates’ salaries and careers.
Wilkes is a positive force for economic, social and cultural development in the region. We contribute 2,300 jobs and over $250 million in impact to Pennsylvania's economy, as well as more than 120,000 annual hours of hands-on community service by students, faculty and staff.
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Luzerne County Community College - Wilkes-Barre Center
Luzerne County Community College (LCCC), established in 1967, is a publicly supported, two-year community college.
Serving an eleven-county region in Northeastern PA, LCCC offers over 100 academic, technical, and career training programs along with various non-credit programming, to almost 16,000 students each year.
LCCC offers Associate degrees, certificates, diplomas, and workforce training and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
LCCC's Wilkes-Barre Center, at 2 Public Square in Downtown Wilkes-Barre, offers a convenient location for Wilkes-Barre and West Side residents. Classes are offered both day and evening. Both credit and credit-free classes are offered. Advising, placement testing, tutoring and support services are also available.
Click here to learn more about Luzerne County Community College's Wilkes-Barre Center.