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Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, PA · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website

Wilkes University campus
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Admission rate
91%
Open
Average net price
$25,799
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings
$75,038
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Wilkes University is a private nonprofit college in Wilkes-Barre, PA with 1,985 undergraduates. It admits 91% of applicants, and admitted students average 1136 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $25,799 per year ($24,537 for families earning under $30,000). 59% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $75,038 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
91%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
6,414
Fall 2023
Admitted
5,866
Fall 2023
Yield
9%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing530–630
200800
SAT Math490–620
200800
ACT Composite22–29
136

What Wilkes University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankRequired
  • Essay or personal statementNot considered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testNot considered

Cost

Cost of attendance
$57,565
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$44,742

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$24,537
  • $30–48k$30,852
  • $48–75k$30,358
  • $75–110k$30,851
  • $110k+$32,383

Get a personal estimate with Wilkes University's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
59%
Freshman retention
72%
Median earnings
$75,038
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$26,682
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
1,985
Student–faculty ratio
13:1
Receive Pell grants
37%
  • White66%
  • Hispanic12%
  • Black6%
  • Asian3%

Wilkes University FAQ

What is Wilkes University's acceptance rate?+

Wilkes University admits 91% of applicants, which makes it open.

What SAT score do you need for Wilkes University?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 530–630 on SAT Reading and Writing and 490–620 on SAT Math; the average total is 1136.

What ACT score do you need for Wilkes University?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–29.

Is Wilkes University test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Wilkes University?+

In Fall 2023, 6,414 students applied to Wilkes University and 5,866 were admitted; 513 enrolled.

Does Wilkes University consider legacy status?+

No. Wilkes University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Wilkes University require an essay?+

Wilkes University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Wilkes University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $57,565 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,799.

What is Wilkes University's graduation rate?+

59% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

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