Wilkes University, PA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Wilkes University Rankings
Affordability38
Selectivity40
Retention38
Graduation25
Earnings54
Diversity37
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Wilkes University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing20%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education4%
Engineering15%
Engineering Technologies1%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs18%
History1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities11%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology6%
Social Sciences7%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Wilkes University
75%
Admission Rate
570
Median SAT Math
575
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)520–620
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)530–620
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Wilkes University
$36K
In-State Tuition
$36K
Out-of-State Tuition
$51K
Average Total Cost
$27K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $23K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $23K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $25K | $20K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $29K | $22K | $19K |
| >$110K | $30K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Wilkes University
68%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
72%
Repayment Rate
$270
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 26% | 47% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 14% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 23% | 17% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $23K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $23K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $19K | $14K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 69% | 52% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 72% | 55% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 79% | 60% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 81% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Wilkes University
76%
Retention Rate
29%
Transfer Rate
10%
Withdrawal Rate
60%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 50% | 46% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 60% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 61% | 62% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 38% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 45% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 61% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43% | 50% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 55% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 80% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 56% | 49% | 44% |
| Other race | 56% | 55% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Wilkes University
96%
Employment Rate
$41K
Median Salary
$26K
25 Pctl Salary
$62K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 96% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 96% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 94% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $13K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $26K | $21K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $41K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $62K | $48K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $92K | $61K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $41K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $47K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $52K | $41K | $35K |
Students
Students at Wilkes University
2,358
Undergraduates
80%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
2,677
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 65% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 7% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 21% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 22% | 18% | 14% |
| >$110K | 25% | 23% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Wilkes University, PA
King's College
1 miles, NE
Jolie Hair and Beauty Academy-Wilkes-Barre
1 miles, E
Fortis Institute-Forty Fort
3 miles, N