Outcomes at Wilkes
Graduation Rate
59.36%
Transfer-out Rate
26.03%
Retention Rate
71.00%
The graduation rate at Wilkes University is 59.36% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. 390 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 657 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 63.78%.
The transfer-out rate is 26.03% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The retention rate (full-time students) is 71% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Wilkes University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Wilkes University. 390 students have completed and 171 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 7 students still enrolled and 89 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 657 | 657 |
| Completers | 390 (59.36%) | 390 |
| Transfer-out | 171 (26.03%) | 171 |
| Still Enrolled | 7 (1.07%) | 7 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 89 (13.55%) | 89 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 306 students have completed in 4 years and additional 76 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 306 (46.58%) |
148 (43.15%) |
158 (50.32%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 76 (11.57%) |
37 (10.79%) |
39 (12.42%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 8 (1.22%) |
6 (1.75%) |
2 (0.64%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 59.36% (390/657) | 55.69% (191/343) | 63.38% (199/314) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 25.00% (1/4) | 33.33% (1/3) | 0.00% (0/1) |
| Asian | 72.22% (13/18) | 50.00% (4/8) | 90.00% (9/10) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 34.00% (17/50) | 29.63% (8/27) | 39.13% (9/23) |
| Hispanic | 38.00% (19/50) | 36.36% (8/22) | 39.29% (11/28) |
| White | 64.48% (305/473) | 61.54% (152/247) | 67.70% (153/226) |
| Two or More Race | 42.11% (8/19) | 44.44% (4/9) | 40.00% (4/10) |
| Unknown | 76.92% (10/13) | 50.00% (2/4) | 88.89% (8/9) |