Wilkes University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$40,308

3% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$28,508

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

91.5%

6,414 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

5,198

45.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

60.3%

350 Graduates

About

Wilkes University is a higher education institution located in Luzerne County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Wilkes University were Registered Nursing (229 degrees awarded), Other Teacher Education & Professional Development (120 degrees), and Educational & Instructional Technology (82 degrees).

In 2023, 1,355 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wilkes University. 70.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,089 degrees), 13.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (82 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wilkes University is $40,308, which is $15,733 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Wilkes University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,093 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Wilkes University is $40,308, which is $15,733 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,508.

In 2023, 85% of undergraduate students attending Wilkes University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$40,308

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Wilkes University was $40,308. The cost of tuition at Wilkes University is $15,733 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$28,508

2023 Value

2.11%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Wilkes University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,508. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Wilkes University grew by 2.11%.

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

$12,675

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wilkes University was of $12,675 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.603% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Wilkes University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 3.41% with respect to 2022, when 88% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Wilkes University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1093 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Wilkes University received 6,414 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 33.7% annual growth. Out of those 6,414 applicants, 5,866 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 91.5% acceptance rate.

There were 5,198 students enrolled at Wilkes University in 2023. 27% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Wilkes University has an overall enrollment yield of 8.75%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

91.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

5,866

Accepted Out of 6,414

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Wilkes University was 91.5% (5,866 admissions from 6,414 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 94.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 33.7%, while admissions grew by 29.9%.

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

27%

Submission Percentage (2023)

140

Scores Submitted (2023)

27% of enrolled first-time students at Wilkes University in 2023 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 5,198 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Wilkes University is 2,352 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,846. This means that 45.2% of students enrolled at Wilkes University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wilkes University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.9% White, 12.1% Black or African American, 8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.75% Asian, 2.52% Two or More Races, 0.173% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0962% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Wilkes University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.1%), followed by White Male (33.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.39%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.2%), followed by White Male (23.8%) and Black or African American Female (4.84%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wilkes University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,198 students. The full-time enrollment at Wilkes University is 2,352 and the part-time enrollment is 2,846. This means that 45.2% of students enrolled at Wilkes University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and 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

73%

2023 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 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), 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 (2023)

White
3,633 enrolled students
Black or African American
630 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
416 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wilkes University is 69.9% White, 12.1% Black or African American, 8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.75% Asian, 2.52% Two or More Races, 0.173% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0962% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 59 students (1.14%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 553 more women than men received degrees from Wilkes University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wilkes University is white (1,089 degrees awarded). There were 13.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (82 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Wilkes University is Registered Nursing (229 degrees awarded), followed by Other Teacher Education & Professional Development (120 degrees) and Educational & Instructional Technology (82 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (454 degrees awarded), English (44 degrees), and Health (457 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 (1,645,345 people), Registered nurses (1,524,491 people), Secondary school teachers (608,995 people), Other managers (527,327 people), and Software developers (497,491 people).

The most specialized majors at Wilkes University in 2023 are Education (454 degrees awarded), English (44 degrees), Health (457 degrees), History (9 degrees), and Engineering (57 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

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 Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Wilkes University are Education (454 degrees awarded), English (44 degrees), Health (457 degrees), History (9 degrees), and Engineering (57 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (3,215,040 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,704,086 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (664,544 people), Computer Systems Design (571,778 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (454,045 people).

The most specialized majors at Wilkes University are Education (454 degrees awarded), English (44 degrees), Health (457 degrees), History (9 degrees), and Engineering (57 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (2023)

Registered Nursing
229 degrees awarded
Other Teacher Education & Professional Development
120 degrees awarded
Educational & Instructional Technology
82 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Wilkes University was Registered Nursing with 229 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

401

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

954

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 401 degrees were awarded to men at Wilkes University, which is 0.42 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (954).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 59 degrees were awarded to men at Wilkes University in Registered Nursing, which is 0.189 times less than the 312 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 312 degrees were awarded to men at Wilkes University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.29 times more than the 59 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 50% of students graduating from Wilkes University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Wilkes University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 4.57% of graduates (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,089 degrees awarded
Black or African American
82 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
61 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wilkes University is white (1,089 degrees awarded). There were 13.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (82 degrees).

1.48% of degree recipients (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
774 degrees awarded
White Male
315 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
59 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wilkes University is white female (774 degrees awarded). There were 2.46 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (315 degrees).

Operations

Wilkes University has an endowment valued at nearly $59.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.04M (3.42%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Wilkes University had a total salary expenditure of 104M. Wilkes University employs 67 Associate professors, 45 Assistant professors and 32 Professors. Most academics at Wilkes University are Male Associate professor (36), Female Assistant professor (33), and Female Associate professor (31).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wilkes University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 108 employees, Service, with 51 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 43 employees.

Endowment

$59.6M

2023 Endowment

2.96%

decline from 2022

Wilkes University has an endowment valued at about $59.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Wilkes University declined 2.96% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9.85M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and 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 Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$41.8M

2023 Salaries

2.1%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Wilkes University paid a median of $41.8M in salaries, which represents 40.3% of their overall expenditure ($104M) and a 2.1% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.39% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 9.95% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14.6M

Instructional Salaries

162

Number of Employees

In 2023, Wilkes University paid a total of $14.6M to 162 employees working as instructors, which represents 35% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

67 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

108 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Wilkes University were Associate professor with 67 employees, Assistant professor with 45 employees, and Professor with 32 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wilkes University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 108 employees, Service with 51 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 43 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Wilkes University was Male Associate professor with 36 employees, Female Assistant professor with 33 employees, and Female Associate professor with 31 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Wilkes University.

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