A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Wilkes are mostly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has low racial diversity. 27% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
73%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
9%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 123% more female students than male students enrolled at Wilkes University with a gender ratio of 69% women to 31% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Wilkes has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
31%
|
| Women |
69%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,611
|
| Women |
3,596
|
Wilkes serves a very low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 75 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
75%
|
| Out of State |
24%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
38% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 10.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216931 IPEDS survey data for Wilkes University.