More selective than 33% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
27% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 2% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Wilkes University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Wilkes University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Wilkes University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 530 | 630 |
| SAT math | 490 | 620 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1020 | 1250 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Wilkes University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 91% | 530–630 | 490–620 | 22–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 91% | 510–640 | 513–630 | 20–29 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Wilkes University compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
Wilkes University has the 75th-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Gwynedd Mercy University | 90% | 57% | $27,483 |
| 72 | Waynesburg University | 90% | 66% | $18,235 |
| 73 | Robert Morris University | 90% | 66% | $23,003 |
| 74 | Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia | 90% | 50% | $11,008 |
| 75 | Wilkes University | 91% | 63% | $27,743 |
| 76 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | 91% | 54% | $21,331 |
| 77 | Eastern University | 91% | 54% | $26,662 |
| 78 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania | 91% | 56% | $16,804 |
| 79 | Ursinus College | 92% | 73% | $30,536 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at Wilkes University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Wilkes University admissions questions
What is the Wilkes University acceptance rate?
Wilkes University accepts 91% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,866 of 6,414 applicants were admitted.
Does Wilkes University require the SAT or ACT?
Wilkes University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 27% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Wilkes University?
The middle 50% of Wilkes University enrolled first-year students scored 1020–1250 on the SAT and 22–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Wilkes University?
9% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (513 of 5,866).
Is Wilkes University getting harder to get into?
Wilkes University accepted 91% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 91% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Wilkes University overview