Chances of getting into Wilkes University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Average | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
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How hard is it to get into Wilkes and can I get accepted? The school has a 79% acceptance rate ranking it #87 in Pennsylvania for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 2,953 out of 3,756 applicants were admitted making Wilkes University an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has average requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 53 percent. Wilkes University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
Wilkes SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Applicants Submitting SAT
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 510 |
| SAT Math 25th | 510 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1020 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 608 |
| SAT Math 75th | 610 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1218 |
| Average SAT Score | 1120 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Wilkes University?
Wilkes University typically requires applicants to be in the top 57 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1020 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 920. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1120 out of 1600. The school ranks #36 in Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 95 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1218 and Above | Good | >86% |
| 1119 to 1218 | Avg + | 79%-86% |
| 1020 to 1119 | Avg - | 69%-79% |
| 921 to 1020 | Reach | 57%-69% |
| Less than 921 | Low | <57% |
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Wilkes ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Applicants Submitting ACT
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 18 |
| ACT Math 25th | 18 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 20 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 25 |
| ACT Math 75th | 25 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 26 |
| Average ACT Score | 23 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Wilkes?
Admission data indicates that Wilkes regularly accepts students with ACT's of 20 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 49 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 17 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 23 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 26 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #34 in Pennsylvania for highest average ACT composite score. 20 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Wilkes University.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 26 and Above | Good | >86% |
| 23 to 26 | Avg + | 79%-86% |
| 20 to 23 | Avg - | 69%-79% |
| 17 to 20 | Reach | 57%-69% |
| Less than 17 | Low | <57% |
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Wilkes GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
Typical High School Grades
What GPA do you need to get into Wilkes University?
Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Wilkes. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Wilkes University was 3.42 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #39 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.42 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Wilkes accepts 79% of all applicants.
*This school has not released high school GPA data for its incoming freshmen. In these cases, CollegeSimply employs an artificial intelligence (AI) process to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of other colleges' data. 3.42 is an estimate of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.
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High School Class Rank
53% of Wilkes University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 21% |
| Top 25% of class | 53% |
| Top 50% of class | 80% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 20% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 8% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,883 | 1,873 | 3,756 |
| Accepted | 1,502 | 1,451 | 2,953 |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 77% | 79% |
| Enrolled | 291 | 259 | 550 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 19% | 18% | 19% |
Fall 2021 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Days left to Apply
Applicants have 116 days left until the Fall 2021 term applications are due on Jun 15, 2021.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Wilkes University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216931 IPEDS survey data for Wilkes University.
FAQs
Does Wilkes University prefer SAT or ACT?
95% of students submit their SAT scores to Wilkes. 20% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Wilkes University?
79% of those who apply are granted admission to Wilkes. Admission competition is and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Wilkes University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1020 and 1218. 95% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Wilkes University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 20 and 26. 20% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.