Wilkes University Admission
Application Fee
$40
Graduate Application Fee
$45
Acceptance Rate
91.46%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
8.75%
Freshmen Enrollment
478
SAT Scores
1,135
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 4,798 students have applied and 4,517 students have allowed to admit to Wilkes University (Acceptance rate: 94.14%). Wilkes's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 10.58 % where 478 students have finally enrolled out of 4,517 admitted students.
Wilkes acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as DeSales University and Alvernia University, its acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 80.97%).
Wilkes enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 14.23%).
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 .
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Wilkes and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
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.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Wilkes University | 1,135 | 22 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,157 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania | 1,157 | 73 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
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.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 540 | 590 | 630 |
| Mathematics | 520 | 570 | 630 |
| Total | 1,060 | 1,160 | 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.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 21 | 23 | 26 |
| English | 20 | 23 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 19 | 21 | 25 |
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.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |