Wilkes University

https://www.wilkes.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$41,518

3% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$28,511

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

90.6%

7,660 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

5,381

44.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

63.2%

398 Graduates

About

Wilkes University is a higher education institution located in Luzerne County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Wilkes University were Registered Nursing (356 degrees awarded), Educational & Instructional Technology (119 degrees), and Other Teacher Education & Professional Development (77 degrees).

In 2024, 1,503 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wilkes University. 71.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,175 degrees), 10.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (115 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wilkes University is $41,518, which is $9,598 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Wilkes University is $41,518, which is $9,598 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,511.

In 2024, 88% of undergraduate students attending Wilkes University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$41,518

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wilkes University was $41,518. The cost of tuition at Wilkes University is $9,598 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Wilkes University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$28,511

2024 Value

0.0105%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Wilkes University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,511. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Wilkes University grew by 0.0105%.

This chart compares the average net price of Wilkes University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,807

Room and Board

$400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wilkes University was of $12,807 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.04% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $400. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 75% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Wilkes University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Wilkes University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 3.53% with respect to 2023, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Wilkes University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Wilkes University received 7,660 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 19.4% annual growth. Out of those 7,660 applicants, 6,943 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 90.6% acceptance rate.

There were 5,381 students enrolled at Wilkes University in 2024. 19% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Wilkes University has an overall enrollment yield of 9.32%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

90.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

6,943

Accepted Out of 7,660

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Wilkes University was 90.6% (6,943 admissions from 7,660 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 91.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 19.4%, while admissions grew by 18.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Wilkes University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

19%

Submission Percentage (2024)

122

Scores Submitted (2024)

19% of enrolled first-time students at Wilkes University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Wilkes University had a total enrollment of 5,381 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Wilkes University is 2,374 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,007. This means that 44.1% of students enrolled at Wilkes University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wilkes University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.9% White, 12.4% Black or African American, 8.88% Hispanic or Latino, 4.76% Asian, 2.88% Two or More Races, 0.13% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.112% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Wilkes University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.8%), followed by White Male (33.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.99%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.1%), followed by White Male (24%) and Black or African American Female (6.46%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

44.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wilkes University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,381 students. The full-time enrollment at Wilkes University is 2,374 and the part-time enrollment is 3,007. This means that 44.1% of students enrolled at Wilkes University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Wilkes University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Wilkes University was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Wilkes University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Wilkes University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
3,547 enrolled students
Black or African American
666 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
478 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wilkes University is 65.9% White, 12.4% Black or African American, 8.88% Hispanic or Latino, 4.76% Asian, 2.88% Two or More Races, 0.13% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.112% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 88 students (1.64%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 635 more women than men received degrees from Wilkes University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wilkes University is white (1,175 degrees awarded). There were 10.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (115 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Wilkes University is Registered Nursing (356 degrees awarded), followed by Educational & Instructional Technology (119 degrees) and Other Teacher Education & Professional Development (77 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Wilkes University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (490 degrees awarded), English (73 degrees), and Health (531 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wilkes University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,661,147 people), Registered nurses (1,635,877 people), Secondary school teachers (607,543 people), Other managers (605,109 people), and Physicians (561,137 people).

The most specialized majors at Wilkes University in 2024 are Education (490 degrees awarded), English (73 degrees), Health (531 degrees), Engineering (45 degrees), and Biology (39 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wilkes University are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Wilkes University are Education (490 degrees awarded), English (73 degrees), Health (531 degrees), Engineering (45 degrees), and Biology (39 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wilkes University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,271,958 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,276,065 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (879,834 people), Computer Systems Design (661,606 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (509,921 people).

The most specialized majors at Wilkes University are Education (490 degrees awarded), English (73 degrees), Health (531 degrees), Engineering (45 degrees), and Biology (39 degrees) (as of 2024).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Wilkes University.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
80 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
57 degrees awarded
General Psychology
41 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Wilkes University was Registered Nursing with 80 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Wilkes University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

434

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,069

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 434 degrees were awarded to men at Wilkes University, which is 0.406 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,069).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Wilkes University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Wilkes University in Registered Nursing, which is 0.203 times less than the 364 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 364 degrees were awarded to men at Wilkes University in Registered Nursing, which is 4.92 times more than the 74 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 47% of students graduating from Wilkes University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (73.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Wilkes University is Female and White (73.8% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.74% of graduates (22 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,175 degrees awarded
Black or African American
115 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
80 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wilkes University is white (1,175 degrees awarded). There were 10.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (115 degrees).

0.931% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,083 degrees awarded
White Female
986 degrees awarded
White Female
923 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wilkes University is white female (1,083 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (986 degrees).

Operations

Wilkes University has an endowment valued at nearly $67.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 11.3M (16.8%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Wilkes University had a total salary expenditure of 109M. Wilkes University employs 72 Associate professors, 40 Assistant professors and 37 Professors. Most academics at Wilkes University are Female Associate professor (36), Male Associate professor (36), and Female Assistant professor (28).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wilkes University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 115 employees, Service, with 56 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 51 employees.

Endowment

$67.2M

2024 Endowment

12.8%

growth from 2023

Wilkes University has an endowment valued at about $67.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Wilkes University grew 12.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $185M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Wilkes University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$42.6M

2024 Salaries

1.9%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Wilkes University paid a median of $42.6M in salaries, which represents 39% of their overall expenditure ($109M) and a 1.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.1% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.39% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$15.7M

Instructional Salaries

166

Number of Employees

In 2024, Wilkes University paid a total of $15.7M to 166 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wilkes University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 115 employees, Service with 56 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 51 employees.

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