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Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Wilkes University Tuition, Fees, Net Price and Financial Aid

Review Wilkes University tuition, fees, average net price after aid, attendance cost, financial aid signals and student outcomes from the local College Scorecard and IPEDS-derived dataset.

Out-of-state tuition

$42,286

Average net price after aid

$27,700

Total attendance cost

$56,956

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Wilkes University In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026

Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.

In-state tuition

$42,286

Out-of-state tuition

$42,286

Average net price

$27,700

Attendance cost

$56,956

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Wilkes University Estimated Per-Semester Cost

Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Wilkes University.

Tuition

Per semester: $21,143

Annual: $42,286

Room and board

Per semester: $8,003

Annual: $16,006

Books and supplies

Per semester: $200

Annual: $400

Other on-campus expenses

Per semester: $1,597

Annual: $3,193

Attendance cost

Per semester: $28,478

Annual: $56,956

Wilkes University Estimated Four-Year Cost

The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.

Four-year tuition estimate

$169,144

Four-year attendance estimate

$227,824

Four-year average net price

$110,800

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition

Wilkes University is listed as Private nonprofit in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $42,286 and out-of-state tuition is $42,286. The reported in-state and out-of-state tuition values match in this dataset.

International Student and Private College Tuition Note

The local database lists Wilkes University as Private nonprofit. Private colleges commonly report one tuition rate rather than separate resident and nonresident rates. In this dataset, Wilkes University reports $42,286 for out-of-state tuition and $42,286 for in-state tuition. International student billing, visa expenses, health insurance and aid eligibility should be verified directly with the school.

Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost

Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.

Room and board, on campus

$16,006

Housing and meal estimate where reported.

Room and board, off campus

$9,607

Off-campus living estimate where reported.

Books and supplies

$400

Academic supply estimate.

Other expenses, on campus

$3,193

Personal and miscellaneous estimate.

Total attendance cost

$56,956

Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.

Average Net Price After Aid

Based on available data, the average student at Wilkes University pays approximately $27,700 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Pennsylvania average of $20,881 and above the national average of $17,506.

Acceptance Rate and Outcomes

Acceptance Rate

91.46%

SAT Average

1,134

ACT Range

20-29

Wilkes University Acceptance Rate Trend

The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 91.46%. This means approximately 915 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,893 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Current dataset

91.46%

Current trend marker with historical import pending

Earlier releases Current

Tuition and Cost Breakdown

Accreditation

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Institutional accreditor where reported.

In-state tuition

$42,286

National avg: $20,567

Out-of-state tuition

$42,286

National avg: $20,567

Attendance cost

$56,956

Use with aid and net price.

Average net price

$27,700

State avg: $20,881. National avg: $17,506.

Pell grant rate

29.75%

Federal need-based grant indicator.

Federal loan rate

70.20%

Share using federal loans.

What Does Wilkes University Cost?

Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.

Tuition Room and board Books and supplies Other expenses Fees and remainder

Tuition

$42,286

Room and board

$16,006

Books and supplies

$400

Other expenses

$3,193

Fees and remainder

$0

Sticker price

$56,956

Average net price

$27,700

Average aid coverage

51%

$29,256 below sticker price on average

What You Pay

Based on available data, the average student at Wilkes University pays approximately $27,700 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Pennsylvania average of $20,881 and above the national average of $17,506.

How Affordable Is Wilkes University?

Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Pennsylvania and national averages.

Wilkes University net price

$27,700

Pennsylvania average

$20,881

National average

$17,506

Wilkes University Tuition and Net Price Trend

The current imported dataset shows tuition at $42,286 and average net price at $27,700. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.

Current tuition

$42,286

Current net price

$27,700

Current out-of-state tuition $42,286
Current average net price $27,700

Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Student Outcomes

Completion Rate (150% Time)

60.34%

Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.

10-Year Earnings

$63,454

Undergraduates

1,893

10-Year Median Earnings - Wilkes University vs Peers

Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.

Wilkes University graduates earn about 1.5x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.

Who Attends Wilkes University?

Undergraduates

1,893

Completion rate

60.34%

Above national average; national avg: 52.02%

Pell recipients

29.75%

Below national average; national avg: 42.32%

Federal loan rate

70.20%

Above national average; national avg: 40.83%

Completion vs national average

Pell grant recipients

Federal loan usage

Financial Aid and Scholarships

About 29.75% of Wilkes University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 70.20% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.

Pell grant rate

29.75%

Federal loan rate

70.20%

Students with any loan

96.44%

Average net price

$27,700

Net Price by Income Bracket

Estimate Your Net Price at Wilkes University

Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.

Estimated net price for :

This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Wilkes University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.

Student Debt and Borrowing

Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.

Loan principal

$20,500

Median completer debt

$26,000

Median monthly payment

$276

Federal loan rate

70.20%

Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.

Net Price Calculator

Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.

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Financial Aid Application Steps

The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.

  1. 1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible

    Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.

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  2. 2. Check school-specific aid requirements

    Open Wilkes University's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.

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  3. 3. Use the net price calculator

    Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.

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  4. 4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines

    Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.

Payment Guide

Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.

  1. 1. Confirm published tuition and fees

    Review Wilkes University's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.

  2. 2. Estimate net price after aid

    Use Wilkes University's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.

  3. 3. Review financial aid and payment options

    Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

Institutional Cost Resources

These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.

Endowment

$59,569,344

Faculty salary field

$9,425

Tuition revenue per FTE

$19,690

Instructional spend per FTE

$11,141

These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.

Accreditation

Wilkes University lists Middle States Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.

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Campus Location and Contact

Wilkes University is listed at 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766. Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Address

84 West South Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766

Official website

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Admissions policy

Selective admissions policy reported

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Compare Schools

Compare Wilkes University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.

Wilkes University
Accept. rate
91.46%
Tuition
$42,286
Net price
$27,700
10-yr earnings
$63,454
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Accept. rate
Not available
Tuition
Not available
Net price
Not available
10-yr earnings
$138,767
Carnegie Mellon University
Accept. rate
11.40%
Tuition
$63,829
Net price
$31,671
10-yr earnings
$114,862
University of Pennsylvania
Accept. rate
5.87%
Tuition
$66,104
Net price
$31,229
10-yr earnings
$111,371
Lehigh University
Accept. rate
29.26%
Tuition
$62,180
Net price
$33,549
10-yr earnings
$105,584

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Wilkes University Tuition?

Wilkes University out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $42,286. In-state tuition is $42,286. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

What is Wilkes University's average net price?

Wilkes University's average net price in the local dataset is $27,700. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.

Does this page include all Wilkes University fees?

The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Wilkes University.

What is Wilkes University's acceptance rate?

Wilkes University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 91.46%.

How much is Wilkes University tuition?

Wilkes University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $42,286.

What is Wilkes University's average net price?

Wilkes University's average net price in the local dataset is $27,700.

What does Wilkes University cost for families earning under $30,000?

College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $23,760 for Wilkes University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

What is Wilkes University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?

The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $63,454 for Wilkes University.

Is Wilkes University accredited?

Wilkes University's accreditor in the local dataset is Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

How many students attend Wilkes University?

The local dataset lists 1,893 undergraduate students at Wilkes University.

What percentage of Wilkes University students receive Pell grants?

The Pell grant rate for Wilkes University in the local dataset is 29.75%.

What is the federal loan rate at Wilkes University?

The federal loan rate for Wilkes University in the local dataset is 70.20%.

Where should I verify Wilkes University data?

Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Wilkes University or the latest official federal education data.