Wilkes University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$37,994

3% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$30,155

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.51%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

94.8%

4,019 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

5,276

47.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

61.4%

356 Graduates

About

Wilkes University is a higher education institution located in Luzerne County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Wilkes University were Other Teacher Education & Professional Development (133 degrees awarded), Educational & Instructional Technology (122 degrees), and Registered Nursing (114 degrees).

In 2021, 1,339 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wilkes University. 64.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,070 degrees), 19.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (56 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wilkes University is $37,994, which is $14,810 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Wilkes University is $37,994, which is $14,810 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,155.

In 2021, 87% of undergraduate students attending Wilkes University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$37,994

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Wilkes University was $37,994. The cost of tuition at Wilkes University is $14,810 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$30,155

2021 Value

0.416%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Wilkes University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,155. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Wilkes University grew by 0.416%.

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

$12,450

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wilkes University was of $12,450 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.29% between 2020 and 2021.

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

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Wilkes University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 87% 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.

1.51%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Wilkes University was 1.51%, which represents 17 out of the 1124 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 4,019 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 10.6% annual growth. Out of those 4,019 applicants, 3,809 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 94.8% acceptance rate.

There were 5,276 students enrolled at Wilkes University in 2021. 30% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Wilkes University has an overall enrollment yield of 14.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

94.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

3,809

Accepted Out of 4,019

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Wilkes University was 94.8% (3,809 admissions from 4,019 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 91.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 10.6%, while admissions grew by 14.2%..

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

30%

Submission Percentage (2021)

161

Scores Submitted (2021)

30% of enrolled first-time students at Wilkes University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Wilkes University had a total enrollment of 5,276 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Wilkes University is 2,527 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,749. This means that 47.9% of students enrolled at Wilkes University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wilkes University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.2% White, 10.7% Black or African American, 6.65% Hispanic or Latino, 3.45% Asian, 2.41% Two or More Races, 0.265% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0758% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Wilkes University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.5%), followed by White Male (32.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.03%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (55%), followed by White Male (27.3%) and Asian Female (3.27%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

47.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wilkes University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,276 students. The full-time enrollment at Wilkes University is 2,527 and the part-time enrollment is 2,749. This means that 47.9% of students enrolled at Wilkes University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

75%

2021 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 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Wilkes University had a retention rate higher 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 (2021)

White
3,808 enrolled students
Black or African American
562 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
351 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wilkes University is 72.2% White, 10.7% Black or African American, 6.65% Hispanic or Latino, 3.45% Asian, 2.41% Two or More Races, 0.265% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0758% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 104 students (1.97%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 377 more women than men received degrees from Wilkes University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wilkes University is white (1,070 degrees awarded). There were 19.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (56 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Wilkes University is Other Teacher Education & Professional Development (133 degrees awarded), followed by Educational & Instructional Technology (122 degrees) and Registered Nursing (114 degrees).

In 2021, 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. (494 degrees awarded), English (40 degrees), and Engineering (91 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 (1,794,112 people), Registered nurses (1,399,430 people), Secondary school teachers (515,972 people), Other managers (496,985 people), and Software developers (423,083 people).

The most specialized majors at Wilkes University in 2021 are EDUCATION. (494 degrees awarded), English (40 degrees), Engineering (91 degrees), History (11 degrees), and Health (307 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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

The most specialized majors at Wilkes University are EDUCATION. (494 degrees awarded), English (40 degrees), Engineering (91 degrees), History (11 degrees), and Health (307 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,192,674 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,658,904 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (651,182 people), Computer Systems Design (541,618 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (438,148 people).

The most specialized majors at Wilkes University are EDUCATION. (494 degrees awarded), English (40 degrees), Engineering (91 degrees), History (11 degrees), and Health (307 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2021)

Other Teacher Education & Professional Development
133 degree-majors awarded
Educational & Instructional Technology
122 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
114 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Wilkes University was Other Teacher Education & Professional Development with 133 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

481

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

858

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 481 degrees were awarded to men at Wilkes University, which is 0.561 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (858).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Wilkes University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.38 times more than the 37 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 166 degrees were awarded to men at Wilkes University in Registered Nursing, which is 4.26 times more than the 39 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

52%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 52% of students graduating from Wilkes University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Wilkes University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 4.49% of graduates (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,070 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
56 degrees awarded
Black or African American
55 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wilkes University is white (1,070 degrees awarded). There were 19.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (56 degrees).

2.76% of degree recipients (37 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
694 degrees awarded
White Male
376 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wilkes University is white female (694 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (376 degrees).

Operations

Wilkes University has an endowment valued at nearly $65.8M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 16.6M (25.2%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Wilkes University had a total salary expenditure of 95M. Wilkes University employs 74 Associate professors, 46 Assistant professors and 28 Professors. Most academics at Wilkes University are Male Associate professor (37), Female Associate professor (37), and Female Assistant professor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wilkes University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 99 employees, Service, with 57 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 44 employees.

Endowment

$65.8M

2021 Endowment

25%

growth from 2020

Wilkes University has an endowment valued at about $65.8M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Wilkes University grew 25% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $15.4M 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

$40.9M

2021 Salaries

9.95%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Wilkes University paid a median of $40.9M in salaries, which represents 43.1% of their overall expenditure ($95M) and a 9.95% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14.8M

Instructional Salaries

170

Number of Employees

In 2021, Wilkes University paid a total of $14.8M to 170 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

74 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

99 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Wilkes University were Associate professor with 74 employees, Assistant professor with 46 employees, and Professor with 28 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wilkes University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 99 employees, Service with 57 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 44 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Wilkes University was Male Associate professor with 37 employees, Female Associate professor with 37 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 24 employees.

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