Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, PA · Private Nonprofit University · 5,381 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
90.6%
Applications
7,660
Enrolled
647
Yield Rate
9.3%
SAT Average
1120
ACT Midpoint
27
Test Policy
Considered
Application Fee
No fee

Freshman Class Profile

Top 10% of HS Class
18.0%
Top 25% of HS Class
44.0%
Top 50% of HS Class
74.0%

Application Deadlines

  • Regular Decision: Rolling

Admission Factors

Very Important
Rigor of Curriculum
Important
Academic GPA, Extracurricular Activities, Character / Personal Qualities
Considered
Class Rank, Standardized Tests, Application Essay, Recommendations, Interview, Talent / Ability, First Generation, Legacy / Alumni Relation, Volunteer Work, Work Experience

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$43,496
Out-of-State Tuition
$43,496
Average Net Price
$27,743

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$23,760
Family Income $30k–$48k
$24,199
Family Income $48k–$75k
$26,339
Family Income $75k–$110k
$29,365
Family Income Over $110k
$31,745

Financial Aid

Avg. % of Financial Need Met
81.7%
Avg. Need-Based Grant
$32,172
Avg. Total Aid Package
$36,536
Avg. Debt at Graduation
$49,859
% Graduates Who Borrowed
79.28%
% Receiving Pell Grants
30.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
54.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
63.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
73.0%

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
-0.88
Application Trend
Rising demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
24.0% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
60th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 0.9 standard deviation less competitive than its historical average.