College of Arts & Sciences

Do You Want to...

  • Write your story?
  • Solve medical mysteries?
  • Advocate for change?

At Wilkes, you will.

The College of Arts and Sciences is the place where you can discover and pursue your passions.

Within the College of Arts and Sciences, students are challenged to develop critical thinking skills, enrich their written and oral communication, foster their research skills and cultivate a sense of civic responsibility. It’s the perfect combination of practical skill building, personal development and engagement with diverse subjects to prepare for a variety of career paths. Whether you aspire to practice law, become a physician or preserve the past, you’ll find our programs offer the support and hands-on experience you need to achieve your goals.

What do you want to do?

13:1

student-faculty ratio

98%

job / graduate school placement rate Asterisk

2,200

undergraduate students

Asterisk indicates based on self-reported survey data.

Our Faculty

Faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences work closely with students and offer academic, personal and professional mentoring to set students up for future success. Many majors in the College of Arts and Science also offer pre-professional opportunities such as field experience and internships to prepare students for a fulfilling career or for postgraduate study.

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Faculty & Staff

Our Students

Within the College of Arts and Sciences, students are challenged to develop critical thinking skills, enrich their written and oral communication, foster their research skills and cultivate a sense of civic responsibility. It’s the perfect combination of practical skill building, personal development and engagement with diverse subjects to prepare for a variety of career paths.

Whether you aspire to practice law, become a physician or preserve the past, you’ll find our programs offer the support and hands-on experience you need to achieve your goals.

1/3 — Yugadi Hullur '22 - Biology and Chemistry

I didn't expect to have such strong connections with my professors, leading to other opportunities like internships. The student-to-faculty ratio here is phenomenal.

Yugadi Hullur '22 - Biology and Chemistry

1/4 — Brianna Schunk '20 - English, Individualized Studies

Wilkes was a place for me to foster my intelligence and critical thinking. Keep your options open. Don’t be afraid to go off road and see what happens.

Brianna Schunk '20 - English, Individualized Studies

1/5 — Sarah Hoffman ’20 - Mathematics and Dance

I’ve always liked math. It’s so clear-cut and definite. There’s no gray space.

Sarah Hoffman ’20 - Mathematics and Dance