Overview of Wilkes University

Wilkes University is a comprehensive university situated on a 35-acre campus in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Students can select from a wide range of majors, and courses are offered through the university’s eight colleges and schools. Students are supported by a 12 to 1 student/faculty ratio, and professors take a personalized approach to the teaching and learning process. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via the university’s over 100 clubs and organizations. On the intercollegiate front, the Wilkes University Colonels play in the NCAA Division III Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC).

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 5,132 (2,455 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 53% Male/47% Female
• 90% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $37,622
• Books: $1,600
• Room and Board: $15,108
• Other Expenses: $3,200
• Total Cost: $57,530

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 93%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 93%
  • Loans: 76%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $21,578
  • Loans: $6,708

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Engineering; Social Sciences; and Psychology

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 76%
• Transfer Out Rate: 29%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 50%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 60%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
• Women’s Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Volleyball

Overview of Wilkes University Admissions

Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Students with unique talents and accomplishments can still receive strong consideration even if their GPAs are outside of the admissions offices mean range. After applying, students will receive a message from an admissions counselor about the application process’s next steps. Students should make a campus visit to determine if the institution is a good fit for them.

Admissions Data                        

• Percent of Applicants Admitted: 75%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 530/620
  • SAT Math: 520/620
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 21/27
  • ACT English: 20/26
  • ACT Math: 21/26

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Wilkes University, it should be easy to gain admissions to the schools below. If Wilkes University is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis, Texas State University, Georgia State University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Liberty University, University of Texas at El Paso, California State University Northridge

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Wilkes University, you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

University of North Texas, University of Texas at Arlington, California State University Long Beach, San Jose State University, Pace University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Washington State University

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Wilkes University. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, then you’ll be a competitive candidate for these schools.

Penn State University Park, University of Cincinnati, Hofstra University, Temple University, Auburn University, Seton Hall University, University of Alabama

Applying to Wilkes University

Application Deadline: Rolling

Undergraduate Admissions Website:

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

Undergraduate Application Link(s):

https://wilkes.edu/admissions/apply-undergraduate.aspx

Graduate Admissions Website:

https://wilkes.edu/academics/graduate-programs/index.aspx     

Graduate Application Link(s):

https://wilkes.edu/academics/graduate-programs/graduate-admissions/apply-to-graduate-school.aspx