How to Apply to Wilkes University

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Wilkes. Wilkes offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admissionhttps://www.wilkes.edu/admissions/index.aspx
Online Applicationhttps://www.wilkes.edu/admissions/apply-undergraduate.aspx
Financial Aidhttps://www.wilkes.edu/admissions/financial-aid/index.aspx
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.wilkes.edu/admissions/financial-aid/undergraduate-aid/net-price-calculator.aspx
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.wilkes.edu/admissions/veterans-services/invest.aspx
Disability Servicehttps://www.wilkes.edu/academics/colleges/university-college/disability-support-services-dss/

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Wilkes and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Wilkes University is 1,135 and the average ACT score is 22. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Wilkes University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,157). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
Wilkes SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Wilkes University1,13522
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,15726
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges1,13269
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania1,15773

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

SATACT
At Wilkes University, 162 students submitted SAT scores (35% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,135 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing540590630
Mathematics520570630
Total1,0601,160 1,260
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Wilkes University, 14 students submitted ACT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite212326
English202325
Mathematics192125

Wilkes Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Wilkes University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, and Secondary school record.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Wilkes University
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankRequired
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal demonstration of competenciesNot Considered
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered