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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Wilkes University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

92
%
Acceptance rate
3.43
Average High School GPA
1149
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Wilkes University?

92%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Wilkes accepted 92% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 6,408 people applied and 5,866 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
2626 / 2787 (94%)
Men
3235 / 3621 (89%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Wilkes University:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

9%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 9% ended up enrolling at Wilkes University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Wilkes University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Wilkes considers:

Very Important

  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Application Essay
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Wilkes University?

3.43
Average High School GPA
1149
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Wilkes University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.43. 20% of freshmen who attended Wilkes were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 50% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
18%
3.75-3.99
23%
3.50-3.74
20%
3.25-3.49
10%
3.00-3.24
8%
2.50-2.99
13%
2.00-2.49
7%

Wilkes is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

27%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

2%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
513
Math Mean
572
75th Percentile
630
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
510
Verbal Mean
577
75th Percentile
640
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1033
Composite Mean
1149
75th Percentile
1270

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