Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, PA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Wilkes University reported a 91.5% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Wilkes University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Wilkes-Barre, PA, with an SAT reference of 1120 and an ACT reference of 27. The historical average net price is $27,743 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

91.5%

6,414 applicants

SAT reference

1120

Combined score

ACT reference

27

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$27,743

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Wilkes University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)102311201250
ACT (composite, 1–36)202729

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

61.8%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

71.6%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,985

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Wilkes University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$25,062
$30,001 – $48,000$23,440
$48,001 – $75,000$26,432
$75,001 – $110,000$27,843
$110,000+$31,638

Top Majors at Wilkes University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions80
Business, Management & Marketing77
Liberal Arts & General Studies57
Engineering41
Biological & Biomedical Sciences37
Psychology34
Education33
Communication & Journalism22
Social Sciences18
Physical Sciences10

Financial Aid at Wilkes University

About Wilkes University

Official website: https://www.wilkes.edu/

Admissions: https://www.wilkes.edu/admissions/index.aspx

Frequently Asked Questions About Wilkes University

What is the acceptance rate at Wilkes University?

Wilkes University reported a 92% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 6,414. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Wilkes University?

The historical 92% acceptance rate suggests Wilkes University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Wilkes University?

The imported historical records for Wilkes University include an SAT reference value of 1120 and an ACT reference value of 27. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Wilkes University?

The stored historical average net price at Wilkes University is $27,743 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $28,507 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Wilkes University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Wilkes University is 62%. its stored first-year retention rate is 72%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Wilkes University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Wilkes University?

Wilkes University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on December 1, 2026. Aid deadlines: Financial aid February 15, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Wilkes University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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