Admission & test scores

Wilkes University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1020–1250 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 24. Wilkes University admits 91% of applicants — largely open. 72% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1020–1250middle half of admits

ACT midpoint24admitted students

Acceptance rate91%largely open

First-year retention72%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile

1020

Average

1136

75th percentile

1250

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1020 and a quarter above 1250. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 1,985.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

University	Avg SAT	ACT	Acceptance	In-state tuition
Wartburg College Waverly, Iowa	1136	23	76%	$26,250
Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia	1137	25	93%	$16,945
University of West Florida Pensacola, Florida	1138	24	58%	$6,360
Saint Edward's University Austin, Texas	1138	—	81%	$51,384
University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, Michigan	1134	26	75%	$32,946
Lynn University Boca Raton, Florida	1134	23	73%	$44,480

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Wilkes University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Wilkes University?

The middle half of admitted students scored between 1020 and 1250 on the SAT, with an average of 1136. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.

What ACT score does Wilkes University require?

The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 24.

How hard is it to get into Wilkes University?

Wilkes University admits 91% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 72% return for a second year.

Does Wilkes University require SAT or ACT scores?

This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.

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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.