Wilkes University Average GPA (3.46) & Acceptance Rate (91%)

Q: How many applicants get into Wilkes University?

Wilkes University's acceptance rate was 91% for fall 2024: it admitted 6,943 of 7,660 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

Q: What share of Wilkes University students had a 3.5 GPA or higher?

59.6% of Wilkes University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (23.5%) had 3.50–3.74, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Acceptance rate: 91% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.46, as reported by the college for 2025–26

SAT, middle 50%: 530–630 reading and writing, 490–620 math

ACT, middle 50%: 22–29 composite

Average net price: $28,508 a year (2022–23)

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Wilkes University average GPA

Wilkes University reported an average high school GPA of 3.46 for its first-year students, in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPA	Share of first-year students
4.0	13.3%
3.75–3.99	22.8%
3.50–3.74	23.5%
3.25–3.49	11.1%
3.00–3.24	10.2%
2.50–2.99	14.2%
2.00–2.49	4.9%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as Wilkes University reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. None had a GPA below 2.00. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

Wilkes University acceptance rate

Wilkes University admitted 6,943 of 7,660 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 91%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Wilkes University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, with 2,076 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Wilkes University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	530	570	630
SAT Math	490	550	620
ACT Composite	22	27	29
ACT English	20	27	31
ACT Math	21	25	29

19% submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores, as Wilkes University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1136 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Wilkes University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Wilkes University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Wilkes University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $28,508 a year at Wilkes University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is Wilkes University hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Wilkes University admitted 91% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What SAT and ACT scores do Wilkes University students have?

The middle 50% of Wilkes University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 530–630 in reading and writing and 490–620 in math; ACT composite 22–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Wilkes University?

It would be on the low side there: 19% of Wilkes University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set, and it admitted 91% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

How many applicants get into Wilkes University?

Wilkes University's acceptance rate was 91% for fall 2024: it admitted 6,943 of 7,660 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

What GPA do you need to get into Wilkes University?

Wilkes University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.46, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

What share of Wilkes University students had a 3.5 GPA or higher?

59.6% of Wilkes University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (23.5%) had 3.50–3.74, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Does Wilkes University require the SAT or ACT?

Check Wilkes University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Wilkes University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 19% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.

How important is GPA for getting into Wilkes University?

A lot: Wilkes University requires high school GPA, high school record and high school class rank. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

How much does Wilkes University cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $28,508 a year at Wilkes University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at Wilkes University?

Yes. Wilkes University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check Wilkes University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Wilkes UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
Wilkes University Common Data Set 2025–26Wilkes University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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